NissinInstant Noodles#71 of 85 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Nissin Mazedar Masala Cup Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains TBHQ
  • Red flag: High sodium (1428.1mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (8g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9.6g)

Ingredients, decoded

15 listed
  • Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil)
  • Dehydrated Pieces 5.93% (Corn, Carrot, French Beans, Green Pea & Curry Leaves)
  • Iodised Salt
  • Mixed Spices 1.51% (Red Chilli, Turmeric, Coriander, Black Pepper, Cumin, Fenugreek, Ginger, Clove, Nutmeg & Green Cardamom)
  • Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder (Soya)
  • Onion Powder
  • Corn Starch
  • Sugar
  • Maltodextrin
  • Yeast Extract Powder
  • Flavour Enhancers (INS 631, INS 627 & INS 620)
  • Acidity Regulators (INS 500(i), INS 451(i) & INS 330)
  • Thickener (INS 415)
  • Antioxidant (INS 319)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DC4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy476.6 kcal
Protein9.6 g
Carbohydrates69 g
Total sugars3.4 g
Added sugars2 g
Total fat16.8 g
Saturated fat8 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Cholesterol0.1 mg
Sodium1428.1 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

The classic cup: low sugar, lots of salt

Nissin Mazedar Masala Cup Noodles is Nissin's long-running masala cup: palm-fried maida noodles with dried corn, carrot, beans, peas and curry leaves, a ten-spice masala and three flavour enhancers, in one mixed ingredient list.

CleanPlate scores it DC4. The D for nutrition reflects modest protein and no declared fibre. The C for ingredients reflects maida, palm oil, TBHQ and enhancers, helped by real vegetables, real spices and no added colour or flavouring. The 4 for risk comes from very high sodium.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “Extra veggies”

    Holds

    Dried corn, carrot, beans, peas and curry leaves are 5.93% of the cup.

How DC4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
D

Low nutrient density

Protein
9.6 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
477 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
C

Mixed processing and additives

Base
Refined Wheat Flour
Main fat
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar, Maltodextrin
Additives
5
Flagged
4 ingredients

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
2 g
Sodium
1428.1 mg
Saturated fat
8 g
Trans fat
0.1 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Maida, palm oil, dried vegetables (5.93%), salt, spices (1.51%: chilli, turmeric, coriander, pepper, cumin, fenugreek, ginger, clove, nutmeg, cardamom), hydrolysed soy protein, onion, corn starch, sugar, maltodextrin, yeast extract, enhancers 631, 627 and 620, acidity regulators, xanthan gum and TBHQ.

Per 100 g: 477 kcal, 16.8 g fat of which 8 g saturated, 1428 mg sodium, 2 g added sugar and 9.6 g protein.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1428 mg per 100 g; 1000 mg in one 70 g cup, 50% of the daily limit.

  • Saturated fatConcern

    8 g per 100 g from palm oil.

  • TBHQ (319)Concern

    A synthetic antioxidant in the palm-fried noodle.

  • Low sugarFine

    2 g added sugar per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "The vegetables make it a balanced meal"

At 5.93% they add colour and some flavour, not a serving of vegetables.

Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"

Flavour enhancers are not the main issue at food levels. The salt, the palm-fried refined flour and the lack of fibre matter far more.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenOccasionally
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Pour off some water

Much of the salt dissolves into the broth; drink less of it.

Make it a meal

Add an egg, paneer, tofu or boiled chana and a handful of vegetables so the bowl brings protein and fibre, not just refined flour.

Common questions

Is Nissin Mazedar Masala Cup Noodles healthy?

Nissin Mazedar Masala Cup Noodles scores DC4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Contains TBHQ; High sodium (1428.1mg per 100g); High saturated fat (8g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: Source of protein (9.6g).

What does the DC4 score mean?

The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in Nissin Mazedar Masala Cup Noodles should I watch?

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Maida), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil) (Palm oil), Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin), Antioxidant (INS 319) (TBHQ).

Last reviewed September 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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