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Chow mein noodles

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Chow mein noodles

in Noodles Barcode 0070662087244
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chow mein noodles provides 491 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 8.8 g of protein. That is 22% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Noodles category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
24.6 g · High
Saturated fat
10.5 g · High
Sugars
3.5 g · Low
Salt
3.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/2 container (57 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 491 kcal 280 kcal 312 +57%
Total fat 24.6 g 14 g 18% 4 +517%
Saturated fat 10.5 g 6 g 30% 1.3 +719%
Carbohydrates 57.9 g 33 g 12% 56.9
Total sugars 3.5 g 2 g 2.9 +22%
Dietary fiber 3.5 g 2 g 7% 3.5
Protein 8.8 g 5 g 10% 10.1 −13%
Salt 3.7 g 2.1 g 0.9 +295%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2073 Noodles products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Low sugar
3.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Source of fiber
3.5 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other noodles

Calories higher 2%
Sugars higher 29%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat higher 1%
Protein top 62%
Fiber top 38%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (palm oil, canola oil), salt, contains less than 2% of autolyzed yeast extract, beta carotene color, calcium silicate, citric acid, dextrose, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, dried onion flake, dried red bell pepper, egg white, garlic powder, hydrolyzed corn protein, lactose, maltodextrin, modified food starch, monosodium glutamate, natural and artificial flavor, onion powder, powdered chicken, rendered chicken fat, silicon dioxide, sodium diacetate, sodium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, soy lecithin, soybean, spice and color, sugar, tbhq (preservative), vinegar, wheat.

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 12

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/2 container (57 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0070662087244

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chow mein noodles?

Chow mein noodles contains 491 kcal per 100 g and about 280 kcal per serving (1/2 container (57 g)).

How much sugar is in Chow mein noodles?

Chow mein noodles has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Chow mein noodles healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Chow mein noodles vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Chow mein noodles contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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