Comparison

Top Ramen Chicken Flavor vs Original Spicy Ramen

Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientTop Ramen Chicken FlavorOriginal Spicy Ramen
Nutri-Score e e
NOVA group 4 4
Calories 381 kcal 419 kcal
Fat 14.4 g 15.2 g
Saturated fat 7.2 g 7.6 g
Sugars 4.1 g 7.6 g
Salt 4.7 g 2.3 g
Fiber 2.1 g 1.9 g
Protein 8.3 g 8.6 g
Additives1213
AllergensEggs, Gluten, Milk, SoybeansGluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Top Ramen Chicken Flavor has 46% less sugar (4.1 g vs 7.6 g).
  • Original Spicy Ramen has 51% less salt (2.3 g vs 4.7 g).
  • Only Top Ramen Chicken Flavor lists: Eggs, Milk.
  • Only Original Spicy Ramen lists: Sesame seeds.

Ingredients

Top Ramen Chicken Flavor

enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil, tapioca starch, salt, dried carrot flake, water, sugar, contains less than 2% of autolyzed yeast extract, beta carotene color, caramel color, citric acid, concentrated chicken stock, corn syrup, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, disodium succinate, dried corn, dried green onion, dried leek flake, dried red bell pepper, egg white, garlic powder, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, lactose, maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavor, onion powder, potassium carbonate, potassium chloride, powdered chicken, rendered chicken fat, rice, silicon dioxide, sodium carbonate, sodium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, soybean, spice and color, succinic acid, sucralose, tbhq (preservative), vinegar, wheat, xanthan gum.

Original Spicy Ramen

Wheat Flour, Food Starch-Modified, Palm Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Glyceryl Acetate, Onion Extract, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Disodium Phosphate, Water, Artificial Chicken Flavor Powder (Artificial Flavor, Dextrin, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Maltodextrin, Salt, Corn Starch, Glycine), Soy Sauce Seasoning (Soybeans, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide, Garlic, Steviol Glycoside, Maltodextrin, Red Pepper, Dextrin, Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Monosodium Glutamate), Soy Sauce (Defatted Soybeans, Water, Salt), Capsicum Oleoresin, Disodium Inosinate, Soybean Oil, Onion, Red Pepper Seed Oil, Garlic, Paprika Oleoresin, Black Pepper Powder, Natural and Artificial Curry Flavor (Cumin, Sesame Seeds), Dried Seaweed.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Top Ramen Chicken Flavor or Original Spicy Ramen?

Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Top Ramen Chicken Flavor has fewer calories: 381 kcal versus 419 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Top Ramen Chicken Flavor has less sugar: 4.1 g versus 7.6 g per 100 g.

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