Chowmein noodles
Chowmein noodles provides 491 kcal per 100 g, with 5.3 g of sugars and 10.5 g of protein. That is 83% 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: crustaceans, gluten, milk, peanuts, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
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 | 22.8 g | 13 g | 17% | 4 +473% |
| Saturated fat | 7.9 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 1.3 +514% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.7 g | 34 g | 12% | 56.9 +5% |
| Total sugars | 5.3 g | 3 g | 2.9 +83% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 2 g | 7% | 3.5 |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 6 g | 12% | 10.1 |
| Salt | 3.1 g | 1.8 g | 0.9 +234% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2076 Noodles products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- 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
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, rice bran oil, sesame oil), sugar, salt, contains less than 2% of beta carotene color, caramel color, citric acid, corn syrup, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, disodium succinate, dried cilantro flake, dried green onion, dried red chili pepper, dried shrimp, garlic flavored oil (canola oil, garlic, water, soybean, wheat, salt, tbhq [preservative]), garlic powder, hydrolyzed soy protein, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, natural and artificial flavor, partially defatted peanut flour, shrimp extract powder, shrimp powder, sodium caseinate, sodium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, soy lecithin, soybean, sucralose, tbhq (preservative), wheat.
- Allergens
- CrustaceansGlutenMilkPeanutsSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 12
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
- 0070662087268
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chowmein noodles?
Chowmein noodles contains 491 kcal per 100 g and about 280 kcal per serving (1/2 container (57 g)).
How much sugar is in Chowmein noodles?
Chowmein noodles has 5.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chowmein 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 Chowmein noodles vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chowmein noodles contain?
According to the label data it contains: Crustaceans, Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame seeds, 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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