Maggi Masala vs Yippee Magic Masala Noodles
Maggi Masala and Yippee Magic Masala are India's two best-selling masala instant noodles. Per 100 g as printed on the packs, Maggi has less sodium (1,000 mg vs 1,247 mg), less total fat (12.5 g vs 20.1 g) and less saturated fat (8.2 g vs 10.7 g), while Yippee has slightly more protein (9 g vs 8.2 g). Yippee also carries more energy: 459 kcal against 384 kcal.
Both are maida noodles fried in palm oil with a separate masala tastemaker, and their flavour enhancers are effectively the same: Yippee lists INS 627 and 631, and Maggi lists INS 635, which is a blend of those two. Yippee's "added veggies" are dehydrated beans, carrot, onion and cabbage, about a quarter of the masala sachet rather than of the whole pack. Full ingredient lists and each product's Health Score are below.
| Per 100 g |  Maggi Masala - 2 Minutes Instant Noodles Made With Quality Spices |  Yippee Magic Masala Instant Noodles with Added Veggies |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient review | Some things worth noting | Some things worth noting |
| Health Score | 62/100 · C | 57/100 · C |
| Energy | 384 kcal | 459 kcal |
| Sugar | 1.8 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg | 1247 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g | 10.7 g |
| Total fat | 12.5 g | 20.1 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 9 g |
| Label lines | 18 | 40 |
| Worth noting | 9 | 8 |
| Restricted | 0 | 0 |
Highlighted values are the better of the two. Nutrition as printed on each label.
Maggi Masala - 2 Minutes Instant Noodles Made With Quality Spices
Ingredients worth knowing about
- Palm oilWorth noting
Palm oil is widely used but debated due to its high saturated fat content and environmental concerns.
- Iodized saltWorth noting
Excessive salt intake is linked to hypertension and other health issues.
- Wheat glutenWorth noting
Safe for most people but should be avoided by those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Humectant (451(i) - Pentasodium Triphosphate)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a humectant but with maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions.
- Hydrolysed groundnut proteinWorth noting
Safe for most people but can cause severe allergic reactions in individuals with peanut allergies.
- SugarWorth noting
Excessive sugar consumption is linked to obesity and other health issues.
- Flavour enhancer (635 - Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a flavour enhancer but with maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions.
- Colour (150d - Sulphite Ammonia Caramel)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a colour but with maximum-use limits; some studies suggest potential health concerns at high doses.
Yippee Magic Masala Instant Noodles with Added Veggies
Ingredients worth knowing about
- Refined Palm OilWorth noting
Palm oil is widely used but has been debated for its environmental impact and potential health effects when consumed in excess.
- Wheat GlutenWorth noting
Safe for most people but should be avoided by those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Stabilizers [INS 170(i), INS 339(ii), INS 450(iii), INS 452(i)]Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted stabilizers, but excessive consumption may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort.
- SugarWorth noting
Excessive sugar consumption is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinWorth noting
Contains glutamate, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
- Nature Identical Flavouring SubstancesWorth noting
Nature-identical flavoring substances are generally recognized as safe but are sometimes debated for being synthetic.
- MaltodextrinWorth noting
High glycemic index; excessive consumption may affect blood sugar levels.
- Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, INS 631)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted flavor enhancers, but some individuals may experience sensitivity to these compounds.
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