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Instant lunch cheddar cheese
Instant lunch cheddar cheese by Maruchan provides 484 kcal per 100 g, with 3.1 g of sugars and 10.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Flavoured dehydrated Asian noodles category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 container (64 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 484 kcal | 310 kcal | 222 +119% | |
| Total fat | 21.9 g | 14 g | 18% | 7.5 +191% |
| Saturated fat | 10.9 g | 7 g | 35% | 3 +265% |
| Carbohydrates | 59.4 g | 38 g | 14% | 32.9 +81% |
| Total sugars | 3.1 g | 2 g | 3.1 | |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 1.2 g | 2% | 1.7 +15% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.5 +102% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 7 g | 14% | 5.1 +115% |
| Salt | 4.3 g | 2.7 g | 2 +108% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 80 Flavoured dehydrated Asian noodles products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other flavoured dehydrated asian noodles
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Ingredients
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, salt, dehydrated blend of cheese (granular and blue [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey), contains less than 2% of: sugar, monosodium glutamate, powdered cream substitute (palm oil, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate [milk derivative], mono and diglycerides), food starch-modified, maltodextrin, powdered cooked chicken, hydrolyzed corn, wheat and soy protein, dehydrated vegetables (onion, garlic, parsley), yeast extract, natural and artificial flavors, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), xanthan gum, yellow color #6, yellow color #5, potassium carbonate, sodium (mono, hexameta, and/or tripoly) phosphate, sodium carbonate, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt), spices, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, chicken broth, soya lecithin, turmeric.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 container (64 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041789001666
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant lunch cheddar cheese?
Instant lunch cheddar cheese contains 484 kcal per 100 g and about 310 kcal per serving (1 container (64 g)).
How much sugar is in Instant lunch cheddar cheese?
Instant lunch cheddar cheese has 3.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Instant lunch cheddar cheese 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 Instant lunch cheddar cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Instant lunch cheddar cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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