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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, MSG and artificial preservatives (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 6 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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vegetable oilcontains less than 2% of: monosodium glutamateThis checks your selected additives in the available ingredient text. It is not a nutrition or safety rating.
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Maruchan Instant Lunch
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2633594, data date 2023-09-14, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (64 g, 1 CONTAINER) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 453 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Total fat | 17.2 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.4 g | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1828 mg | 1170 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 39 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g | 2 g |
| Total sugars | 3.1 g | 2 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 7 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 57.8 g | 37 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose this noodles & ramen
The recorded ingredient label lists 27 ingredients, led by enriched wheat flour, vegetable oil and salt. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (maltodextrin and sugar), natural flavors, seed oils, MSG and artificial preservatives. For this noodles & ramen, the comparison that matters most is plain noodles or meal: compare the noodle and any sauce or seasoning components together.
- Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 27 ingredients, so read the full statement.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil).
- Worth checkingLists MSG (contains less than 2% of: monosodium glutamate).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (tbhq).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: maltodextrin and sugar (first appears at position 5 of 27).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: sesame oil.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, wheat, soy, sesame and shellfish. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil.
- You avoid MSG: the recorded label lists contains less than 2% of: monosodium glutamate.
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists tbhq.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists maltodextrin and sugar.
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- Noodle base. Read the flour blend, including wheat in some soba noodles.
- Whole-container sodium. Check servings per bowl and the amount you plan to eat.
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References
- Maruchan Instant Lunch: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2633594) USDA FoodData Central
- Gluten-free labeling of foods U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- How much sodium should I eat per day? American Heart Association
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maruchan Instant Lunch contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Maruchan Instant Lunch contain artificial dyes or MSG?
The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Maruchan Instant Lunch?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM) PRESERVED BY TBHQ, SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CARROT, GREEN PEAS, ONION, GARLIC), MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, FREEZE DRIED SHRIMP, HABANERO AND OTHER SPICES, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), YEAST EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM (MONO, HEXAMETA, AND/OR TRIPOLY) PHOSPHATE, SESAME OIL, SODIUM CARBONATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, LIME POWDER, CHICKEN BROTH, LACTOSE, SOYA LECITHIN, TURMERIC.
Is Maruchan Instant Lunch healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils, MSG and artificial preservatives (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 47 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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