Kimchi Buldak by Buldak

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Kimchi Buldak

by Buldak 135g in Instant noodles Barcode 8801073142961
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Kimchi Buldak by Buldak provides 385 kcal per 100 g, with 5.9 g of sugars and 9.6 g of protein. That is 94% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Instant noodles category and comes in a 135g pack. Contains: crustaceans, eggs, fish, gluten, milk, molluscs, mustard, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
10.4 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.2 g · High
Sugars
5.9 g · Moderate
Salt
3.2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1.0 package (135.0 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 385 kcal 520 kcal 284 +36%
Total fat 10.4 g 14 g 18% 10.8
Saturated fat 5.2 g 7 g 35% 4.7 +9%
Carbohydrates 63 g 85 g 31% 39.7 +59%
Total sugars 5.9 g 8 g 3.1 +94%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 1.6 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 2 g 7% 2.2 −34%
Protein 9.6 g 13 g 26% 6.4 +49%
Salt 3.2 g 4.3 g 2.6 +21%

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

Compared with other instant noodles

Calories higher 43%
Sugars higher 12%
Salt higher 34%
Saturated fat higher 42%
Protein top 24%
Fiber top 55%

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

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS/ZUTATEN/INGREDINTEN /SKŁADNIKI/INGRÉDIENTS (EN) Noodle(74.3%): Wheat flour Contains: Gluten), Thickener: (E1420, E412), Palm oil, Wheat gluten, Salt, Emulsifier: [E422, E322(Contains: Soy)], Soybean oil, Acidity regulator: (E501, E500, E339, E330), Water, Tocopherol powder(Contains: Soy), Green tea extract, Colour: E101 Soup(23.7%): Water, Sugar, Kimchi seasoning (Contains: Mustard, Sesame), Artificial chicken flavouring(Contians: Wheat, Soy, Gluten), Corn syrup, Soybean oil, Chili pepper paste, Habanero pepper, Soy sauce, Onion, Chili pepper, Flavour enhancer: E621, Garlic, Thickener: E1420, Colour: (E160c, E150c), Chili pepper oleoresin, Black pepper, Acidity regulator: E296 Flake(2.0%): Dried kimchi Allergens: For allergens, please see ingredients in bold. Manufactured in a facility that also processes Celery, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Molluscs, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts. Best before: As shown on package (DE) Nudel(74.3%): Weizenmehl(Enthält: Gluten), Verdickungsmittel: (E1420, E412), Palmöl, Weizengluten, Salz, Emulgator: [E422, E322(Enthält: Soja)], Sojabohnenöl, Säureregulator: (E501, E500, E339, E330), Wasser, Tocopherol-Pulver(Enthält: Soja), Grüner Tee-Extrakt, Farbstoff: E101 Suppe(23.7%): Wasser, Zucker, Kimchi-Gewürz(Enthält: Senf, Sesam), Künstliches Hühneraroma(Enthält: Weizen, Soja, Gluten), Maissirup, Sojabohnenöl, Peperonipulver-Paste, Habaneropreffer, Sojasoße, Zwiebel, Peperoni, Geschmacksverstärker: E621, Knoblauch, Verdickungsmittel: E1420, Farbstoff: (E160c, E150c), Peperoni-Oleoresin, Aus Schwarzem Pfeffer, Säureregulator: E296 Flocke (2.0%): Getrocknetes Kimchi Allergene: Für allergene siehe fettgedruckte zutaten. Hergestellt in einer anlage, die auch Sellerie, Krebstiere, Eier, Fisch, Weichtiere, Milch, Senf, Nüsse, Erdnüsse.

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
CrustaceansEggsFishGlutenMilkMolluscsMustardNutsPeanutsSesame seedsSoybeans

Additives 13

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
135g
Serving size
1.0 package (135.0 g)
Labels & certifications
HACCP
Sold in
Canada, Germany
Barcode
8801073142961

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Kimchi Buldak?

Kimchi Buldak contains 385 kcal per 100 g and about 520 kcal per serving (1.0 package (135.0 g)).

How much sugar is in Kimchi Buldak?

Kimchi Buldak has 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Kimchi Buldak healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Kimchi Buldak vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Kimchi Buldak contain?

According to the label data it contains: Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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