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Snapdragon Chicken Pho
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Snapdragon Chicken Pho

Snapdragon
2.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
4g
Protein
3g
Sugars
840mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snapdragon Chicken Pho is a single-serve instant pho packet that reads like a quick pantry solution for an American grocery shopper seeking Asian-inspired comfort without the slow-cook time. You'd spot it in the international or instant soup aisle, shelved beside ramen, cup noodles, and powdered broths—often near other quick-meal singles and college-student staples. It fits quick weekday lunches, back-to-school snack drawers, late-night movie nights or storm-prep supply kits when hot water is the only kitchen requirement. The brand leans casual and value-driven: Snapdragon suggests bright, approachable packaging aimed at young adults and busy families who want familiar comfort flavors without a restaurant bill. Packaging often leans on appetizing photos and convenience cues rather than organic or artisan claims; there are no organic certifications or “all-natural” guarantees prominent on this kind of product, but it may use comforting words like “real spices” or “authentic taste.” In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed instant soup designed for shelf stability and quick preparation. Sensory notes: the dry noodles soften quickly to a springy, slightly chewy rice texture; the broth reconstitutes into a clear, savory, slightly sweet and umami-forward liquid with a mild garlic and spice lift; tiny dried vegetable bits add a muted vegetal note. Packaging is a lightweight foil pouch or cup with a tear-off broth sachet and a separate vegetable pack; the ritual is quick — boil water, pour, steep, and eat from the packet or a bowl. Overall it reads as a pragmatic, comforting, on-the-go interpretation of Vietnamese pho tailored to American convenience culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium840mg37%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein4g
* 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

Rice, Noodles:, Rice,, Tapioca, Starch,, Sugar,, Salt,, and, Cellulose, Gum., Soup, Base:, Salt,, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Onion*, and, Spices*,, Disodium, Guanylate, and, Disodium, Inosinate,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Caramel, Color, and, Citric, Acid., Flavoring, Oil:, Soybean, Oil,, Spices, and, Garlic, Extract,, Artificial, Chicken, Flavor, (Sunflower, Oil,, Triglyceride,, Flavorings),, Spices*, and, Turmeric,, and, Oleoresin, Paprika,, Vegetable, Pack:, Carrot*,, Spring, Onion*,, and, Onion*., *Dried..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Guanylate - Synthetic preservative
  • Disodium Inosinate - 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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (artificial flavors, disodium guanylate/inosinate, cellulose gum, silicon dioxide, caramel color) and is formulated for shelf stability and rapid preparation, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Snapdragon Chicken Pho

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? At 230 calories per serving, it’s not a calorie bomb, but it does have about 840 mg of sodium, which is something to keep in mind if you're watching your salt intake. It’s a decent option for a quick meal, but consider it a part of a balanced diet rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
storm-prep

Vibe:

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