Prepared and Processed / Instant Foods
Noodles, wheat, thin
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 344kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12.2 g/ 71g (17%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 73 g/ 348g (20%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.24 mg/ 1mg (20%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 3.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 55 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 74 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Iron | 5.4 mg/ 12mg (45%) high |
Sodium | 1406 mg/ 1500mg (93%) |
Allergen Info
Wheat
Gluten
What is this food?
Thin wheat noodles (about 100 g). They’re mainly a carb food, with some fiber and a small amount of fat.
Why it matters to health
Thin wheat noodles can help give you energy for your daily meals and activities because they’re high in carbohydrates. They also have dietary fiber (about 4.2 g per 100 g), which can help keep you full and support healthy digestion. On the other hand, they can be sodium-rich (about 1406 mg per 100 g) depending on how they’re prepared (like seasoning packets, broth, or sauces). They also have some saturated fat (about 0.04 g) and sugar (about 5.1 g), so the overall balance of your meal matters—especially if you eat noodles often.
Healthier tips
- Portion: Aim for noodles as your main carb, then balance the plate with half vegetables (like pechay, carrots, cabbage) and lean protein (chicken, tofu, eggs, fish).
- Watch sodium: If you use seasoning packets, try using less, or add flavor with garlic, onion, pepper, calamansi, and herbs instead of extra salt.
- Add fiber: Choose veggie-heavy noodle dishes and include a side of fresh fruit or a yogurt-based drink (if you like) for snacks.
- Better frequency: Since noodles are carb-heavy, enjoy them as part of your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks a day, but don’t make them the default every day.
- Choose cooking style: Go for broth-based or lightly sauced versions instead of very oily or thick, salty sauces.
Common Filipino dishes
Pancit Canton, Pancit Bihon, Sotanghon (glass noodles), Lugaw with noodles, Mami (wheat noodles in broth)
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