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Snapdragon Ramen Spicy Tonkotsu Cup
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📊 NOVA 4

Snapdragon Ramen Spicy Tonkotsu Cup

Snapdragon
2.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
910mg
Sodium
163
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snapdragon Ramen Spicy Tonkotsu Cup reads like a compact story of fast, flavored comfort. You’d spot it in the refrigerated-freeze-stable instant noodle shelf or Asian/ethnic foods aisle, stacked with other single-serve cup ramens, noodle bowls and microwaveable soups — often displayed near college-student staples, late-night snacks and shelf-stable sauces. It fits grab-and-go grocery runs, back-to-school pantry stocking, late work nights, or movie-night cravings when you want something spicy and filling without cooking. Snapdragon positions itself as an affordable, flavor-forward convenience brand that leans on bold regional cues (Japanese tonkotsu ramen) to appeal to younger, multicultural shoppers and adventurous eaters seeking intense taste on a budget. Packaging is bright and declarative: spicy labeling, taste-callouts and vivid photos of creamy broth and chili, but you won’t find organic badges; small-print claims like "natural identical flavoring" or "non-dairy creamer" appear in the ingredient list rather than meaningful health certifications. In plain terms the product is highly processed: pre-fried or molded noodles, powdered soup base, emulsifiers and flavor boosters create the final cup. Sensory notes: a lightweight plastic/foam cup with peel-off lid and a separate chili oil sachet; the ritual is simple — pour boiling water, steep, stir in the spicy oil, and eat from the cup. The noodles are springy and slightly chewy, the broth is rich, creamy and oily with pronounced umami and savory "meaty" notes from yeast extracts and flavorings, and flecks of dried corn, carrot and green onion add tiny bursts of texture. It’s fast, intensely flavored, and built for quick satisfaction.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium910mg40%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Ramen, Noodles:, Wheat, Flour,, Shortening, Oil,, Tapioca, Starch,, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Sodium, Hexametaphosphate,, Sodium, Hydrogen, Carbonate,, Mixed, Tocopherol,, Guar, Gum,, and, Riboflavin., Soup, Sauce:, Water,, 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),, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Sugar,, Shallot, and, Garlic,, Soy, Sauce, Powder, (Soy, Sauce, [Soybean,, Salt, and, Alcohol),, Dextrin,, and, Salt), (Dried),, Seasonings, (Shallot, (Dried),, Garlic,, Onion, (Dried), and, White, Radish, (Dried)),, Yeast, Extract,, Glucose,, Sesame, Oil,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate,, Artificial, Meat, Flavor, (Natural, Identical, Flavoring,, Yeast, Extract,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Inosinate, Guanylate,, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Ascorbic, Acid),, Artificial, Meat, Stew, Flavor, (Triglyceride,, Triacetin,, Natural, Identical, Flavoring),, Mushroom, (Dried),, Sodium, Lactate, and, Sodium, Acetate,, Artificial, Chicken, Flavor, (Vegetable, Oil,, Triglyceride,, Natural, Identical, Flavoring,, Tocopherol),, Artificial, Fried, Shallot, Flavor,, Caramel, Powder,, Xanthan, Gum., Vegetable:, Corn, (Dried),, Carrot, (Dried),, Green, Onion, (Dried), and, Sesame., Chili, Oil, Pack:, Soybean, Oil,, Chili, Oil,, and, Ginger..

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?

The ingredient list is dominated by industrially processed components — non-dairy creamer, hydrogenated/shortening oils, emulsifiers, modified starches, flavor enhancers and multiple artificial/identical flavors — consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Snapdragon Ramen Spicy Tonkotsu Cup

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cup packs in 250 calories and has a decent amount of flavor, but it's not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients. With 910mg of sodium, it's definitely on the higher side, so if you’re watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy this as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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