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Instant Noodles

+3.2

Refined carbs, sodium, and additive-heavy flavor packs are strongly pro-inflammatory.

Ingredient score breakdown

refined noodles

+1.0

Low-fiber starch base.

high sodium seasoning

+1.1

Very high sodium per serving.

processed fat blend

+0.7

Oil profile and processing increase score.

added sugar

+0.4

Additional sweetness in flavor packets.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Often high FODMAP due to garlic/onion powders.

Healthier alternatives

  • rice noodle stir fry
  • miso soba bowl

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