Is Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 72/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1810 mg) and saturated fat (8.51 g). Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm) Preserved by TBHQ, Monosodium Glutamate and Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, and/or Tripoly) Phosphate are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl?

In label order (largest amount first): 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, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CABBAGE, CARROT, CORN, ONION, GARLIC), SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, CHICKEN FAT, POWDERED COOKED CHICKEN, SUGAR, and 15 more.

Does Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm) Preserved by TBHQ (worth noting): TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant with strict limits due to potential toxicity at high doses. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, and/or Tripoly) Phosphate (worth noting): Phosphates are permitted but excessive intake may affect calcium metabolism.

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Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl

Name: Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl
Brand: Maruchan
SKU: 041789003011

Maruchan

Listed as: RAMEN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP BOWL, CHICKEN

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm) Preserved by TBHQWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant with strict limits due to potential toxicity at high doses.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid TBHQ due to concerns about synthetic additives.
Depends on amount
Monosodium GlutamateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.
Worth knowing: A small number of people report sensitivity to large amounts.
For some groups

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

72/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Maruchan, Inc.
Serving size: 47 g (1/2 CONTAINER)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
2VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM) PRESERVED BY TBHQ
3DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CABBAGE, CARROT, CORN, ONION, GARLIC)
4SALT
5CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN
6MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
7HYDROLYZED CORN
8WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN
9MALTODEXTRIN
10CHICKEN FAT
11POWDERED COOKED CHICKEN
12SUGAR
13DEHYDRATED SHIITAKE MUSHROOM
14SPICES (CELERY SEED)
15DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOY-BEANS, SALT)
16TURMERIC
17CABBAGE EXTRACT
18POTASSIUM CARBONATE
19SODIUM (MONO, HEXAMETA, AND/OR TRIPOLY) PHOSPHATE
20YEAST EXTRACT
21SODIUM CARBONATE
22DISODIUM INOSINATE
23DISODIUM GUANYLATE
24SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT)
25LACTOSE
26CHICKEN BROTH
27SOYA LECITHIN.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (47 g)
Energy	404 kcal	189.9 kcal
Fat	17 g	8 g
of which saturated	8.5 g	4 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	53.2 g	25 g
of which sugars	6.4 g	3 g
Fibre	2.1 g	1 g
Protein	8.5 g	4 g
Sodium	1810 mg	850.7 mg

Questions about Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl

Is Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 72/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1810 mg) and saturated fat (8.51 g). Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm) Preserved by TBHQ, Monosodium Glutamate and Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, and/or Tripoly) Phosphate are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl?: In label order (largest amount first): 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, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CABBAGE, CARROT, CORN, ONION, GARLIC), SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, CHICKEN FAT, POWDERED COOKED CHICKEN, SUGAR, and 15 more.
Does Maruchan Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm) Preserved by TBHQ (worth noting): TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant with strict limits due to potential toxicity at high doses. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, and/or Tripoly) Phosphate (worth noting): Phosphates are permitted but excessive intake may affect calcium metabolism.

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