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Nissin Ramen Bistro Gourmet Japanese Miso Ramen Noodle Soup 3.1 oz
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📊 NOVA 4

Nissin Ramen Bistro Gourmet Japanese Miso Ramen Noodle Soup 3.1 oz

Nissin
3.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
390
Calories
9g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1280mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
115
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nissin Ramen Bistro Gourmet Japanese Miso Ramen Noodle Soup (3.1 oz) is a compact, single-serve shelf-stable noodle soup often found in the international/instant noodle aisle alongside other instant ramen cups, cup soups, and quick microwave meals. Supermarkets place it near other Asian pantry staples and comfort-ready meals—think packets of ramen, miso soup mixes, and packaged udon. This product suits quick solo lunches, student or late-night snacks, emergency pantry stashes, and on-the-go meals for busy weekdays or road trips. The “Bistro Gourmet” phrasing positions the brand as offering an elevated instant-ramen experience: familiar, budget-friendly Nissin reliability with a slightly more upscale or artisanal angle aimed at young adults, students, and convenience-seeking shoppers who want international flavors without fuss. The label may lean on flavor descriptors (Japanese miso, savory, bistro) rather than health or organic claims; there’s no indication of organic certification or whole-food claims, and ingredient and nutrition panels make the product’s processed nature obvious. Sensory-wise, expect firm, springy rehydrated noodles in a savory, salty miso broth with small flakes of dried cabbage, corn, and green onion; the texture is instant-noodle chew with occasional dehydrated vegetable bits and a pronounced umami/salty taste. Packaging is a lightweight single-serve container or packet meant for quick preparation—typically adding hot water or brief cooking—making the dish ritualistically fast and comforting. Processing context: it’s a highly processed convenience food containing refined flours, vegetable oils, flavor enhancers, preservatives, and hydrolyzed proteins.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium1280mg56%
Total Carbohydrate57g21%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein9g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Safflower, Oil,, Sesame, Oil),, Tapioca, Starch,, Textured, Soy, Protein,, Dried, Cabbage, Flake,, Salt,, Red, Miso, Powder, (Modified, Food, Starch,, Soybean,, Water,, Salt,, Rice),, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Corn, Starch,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Dehydrated, Soy, Sauce, (Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Wheat,, Soybean),, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Succinate,, Dried, Corn,, Dried, Green, Onion,, Dried, Minced, Garlic,, Egg, White,, Garlic, Powder,, Glucose,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Lactose,, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Paprika, Oleoresin, (Color),, Potassium, Carbonate,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Sodium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Spice,, Sugar,, TBHQ, (Preservative),, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sesame Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) due to multiple industrial ingredients (refined flour, hydrogenous/stable vegetable oils, hydrolyzed proteins), flavor enhancers, preservatives (TBHQ), and many additives and modified starches that indicate extensive industrial processing.

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Common Questions about Nissin Ramen Bistro Gourmet Japanese Miso Ramen Noodle Soup 3.1 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Nissin Miso Ramen provides a comforting bowl of flavor with some protein and fiber, but it's also relatively high in sodium at 1280mg per serving. If you're looking for a quick meal, it's a tasty option, but it might not fit the bill for a daily staple if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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