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Snapdragon Ramen Chicken Cup
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Snapdragon Ramen Chicken Cup

Snapdragon
2.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
990mg
Sodium
100
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snapdragon Ramen Chicken Cup is a compact, 2.20 oz single-serve instant noodle cup positioned in the international or instant meals aisle, often shelved near other instant ramen cups, microwaveable soups, and quick meal kits. Shoppers find it alongside college staples and pantry-ready lunches. This product fits rushed weeknight dinners, back-to-school pantry stocking, late-night study sessions, or grab-and-go travel snacks. Snapdragon's branding leans casual and value-forward, targeting students, young professionals, and budget-conscious families who want an easy warm meal with familiar chicken flavor; cultural cues suggest convenience-first marketing rather than artisanal or health-focused messaging. The label typically features bold, colorful graphics and comfort-focused wording rather than organic or non-GMO badges — no certified organic claim is present and there are common processed-food health halos like instant, ready-in-minutes, or savory flavor promises. Processing context: this is a highly processed, convenience-oriented product made from reconstituted flours, vegetable oils, flavor powders and multiple food additives. Sensory details include springy, soft ramen noodles with a slightly greasy mouthfeel from shortening and soybean oil, and a savory, salty chicken powder broth with umami notes from yeast extract and nucleotide seasonings. Dried vegetable bits add intermittent texture but are mostly rehydrated. Packaging is a disposable foam or plastic cup with a peel lid for hot water steeping — the ritual is quick: peel, add hot water, wait a few minutes, stir, and eat straight from the cup or transfer to a bowl. With 280 calories and 990 mg sodium per cup, it delivers immediate comfort and convenience rather than nutritional density.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium990mg43%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein5g
* 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

Ramen, Noodles:, Wheat, Flour,, Shortening, Oil,, Tapioca, Starch,, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Sodium, Hydrogen, Carbonate,, Mixed, Tocopherol,, Guar, Gum,, and, Riboflavin., Soup, Sauce:, Salt,, Non-Dairy, Creamer, (Glucose, or, Lactose, Syrup,, Coconut, Oil,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Caseinate,, Dipotassium, Phosphate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides, of, Fatty, Acids,, Sodium, Polyphosphate,, Silicon, Dioxide, and, Beta, Carotene),, Potato, Starch,, Sugar,, Maltodextrin,, Artificial, Chicken, Flavor, (Plant, Based),, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate,, Yeast, Extract,, Shallot, (Dried),, White, Radish, (Dried),, Mushroom, (Dried),, Black, Pepper,, Caramel,, Ginger, (Dried),, Silicon, Dioxide, and, Citric, Acid., Oil:, Soybean, Oil,, Garlic,, and, Sesame, Oil,, Vegetable:, Corn, (Dried),, Carrot, (Dried),, Green, Onion, (Dried), and, Sesame..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains refined flours, hydrogenated/shortening oils, non-dairy creamer, maltodextrin, artificial flavors and several additives, consistent with ultra-processed foods designed for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Snapdragon Ramen Chicken Cup

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! At 280 calories per cup, it can be a satisfying snack or a quick meal, but it's not exactly a superfood. It does have a decent amount of sodium (990mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it occasionally rather than daily.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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