Prepared and Processed / Prepared and Processed
Instant noodles, chicken flvr, ckd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 48kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.3 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.1 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.7 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.24%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 4 mg/ 750mg (0.53%) |
Phosphorus | 13 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Potassium | 24 mg/ 2000mg (1%) |
Sodium | 320 mg/ 1500mg (21%) |
Zinc | 0.1 mg/ 7mg (1%) |
What is this food?
Instant noodles (chicken flavor). It’s a quick, packaged noodle meal that’s usually paired with hot water and sometimes with added egg, meat, or vegetables.
Why it matters to health
Instant noodles can be convenient for busy days, but per 100g they’re typically low in fiber and protein, so they may not keep you full for long. They also tend to be higher in sodium (320 mg) and saturated fat (1.0 g), which matters for heart health when eaten often. On the plus side, they provide carbohydrates (6.0 g) for energy, and a small amount of sugar (0.8 g). Since this is a “moderation-friendly” food, the key is how often and what you add to your meal.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a snack or light meal, not the main everyday staple—pair it with a protein and vegetables.
- Add protein: 1 boiled egg, or shredded chicken, or tofu.
- Add fiber and volume: bok choy, cabbage, pechay, carrots, or kangkong (add more vegetables than noodles).
- Go easy on the seasoning packet if you can, or use only part of it to lower sodium.
- For a balanced day: keep your 3 full meals and use instant noodles as one of the lighter options, then choose whole foods (rice + ulam, or viand + gulay) for the rest of the day.
- Watch portions: stick to the package serving size (avoid “double servings” too often).
Common Filipino dishes
Instant noodles (mi goreng/ramen-style), chicken noodle soup, pancit canton, arroz caldo, lugaw
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