NissinInstant Noodles#73 of 85 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Nissin Super Hot Chilli Cup Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains TBHQ
  • Red flag: High sodium (1700mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (10.2g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (10.2g)

Ingredients, decoded

19 listed
  • Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil)
  • Iodised Salt
  • Sugar
  • Dehydrated Pieces 3.61% (Red Chilli Flakes, Cabbage, Red Chilli Rings & Green Capsicum)
  • Mixed Spices 2.69% (Red Chilli & Cumin)
  • Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder (Soya)
  • Yeast Extract Powder
  • Milk Solids
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Acidity Regulators [INS 330, INS 500(i) & INS 451(i)]
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Coconut Oil)
  • Thickeners (INS 415 & INS 412)
  • Flavour Enhancers (INS 631 & INS 627)
  • Colour [INS 160c(i)]
  • Oleoresin Capsicum
  • Nature Identical Flavour
  • Anticaking Agent (INS 551) & Antioxidant (INS 319)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DC4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy444.5 kcal
Protein10.2 g
Carbohydrates52.3 g
Total sugars6.3 g
Added sugars4.2 g
Total fat20.3 g
Saturated fat10.2 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Cholesterol2.1 mg
Sodium1700 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Real chilli heat, 10 g saturated fat

Nissin Super Hot Chilli is a cup of palm-fried maida noodles with dried chilli flakes and rings, cabbage and capsicum, a chilli-cumin masala and flavour enhancers, all 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 chilli and vegetables. The 4 for risk comes from very high sodium and saturated fat.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Super Hot Chilli”

    Holds

    The heat is real: chilli flakes, chilli rings, chilli powder and oleoresin capsicum are all listed.

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
10.2 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
444 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
Additives
7
Flagged
3 ingredients

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
4.2 g
Sodium
1700 mg
Saturated fat
10.2 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, salt, sugar, dried chilli, cabbage and capsicum (3.61%), chilli and cumin (2.69%), hydrolysed soy protein, yeast extract, milk solids, garlic, onion, acidity regulators, coconut oil, xanthan and guar gum, enhancers 631 and 627, paprika colour, oleoresin capsicum, flavour, anticaking agent and TBHQ.

Per 100 g: 444 kcal, 20.3 g fat of which 10.2 g saturated, 1700 mg sodium, 4.2 g added sugar and 10.2 g protein.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1700 mg per 100 g; 1190 mg in one 70 g cup, 60% of the daily limit.

  • Saturated fatConcern

    10.2 g per 100 g from palm oil.

  • TBHQ (319)Concern

    A synthetic antioxidant in the palm-fried noodle.

  • Real chilliFine

    The heat comes from real chilli, not only extract.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Chilli makes it a light snack"

A 70 g cup is 311 kcal with 14 g fat.

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 adultsRarely
  • ChildrenRarely; very spicy
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Pour off some broth

Much of the salt is in the liquid; leave some behind.

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 Super Hot Chilli Cup Noodles healthy?

Nissin Super Hot Chilli 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 (1700mg per 100g); High saturated fat (10.2g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: Source of protein (10.2g).

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 Super Hot Chilli Cup Noodles should I watch?

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Maida), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil) (Palm oil), Anticaking Agent (INS 551) & Antioxidant (INS 319) (TBHQ).

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

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