Top Ramen Atta Masala Noodles
Red flags
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
- −Red flag: High sodium (1259.1mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (7.9g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (11.2g per 100g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (10.5g)
Ingredients, decoded
17 listed- Noodles (85%): Wheat Flour (Atta)
- Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil)
- Iodised Salt
- Acidity Regulators [INS 451(i) & INS 500(i)]
- Antioxidant (INS 319) & Thickener (INS 412)
- Seasoning Mix (15%): Dehydrated Pieces 22.78% (Textured Soya, Green Peas, Carrot, French Beans, Fried Onion & Coriander Leaves)
- Sugar
- Mixed Spices 12.53% (Coriander, Red Chilli, Turmeric, Cumin, Black Pepper, Ginger, Star Anise, Fenugreek Leaves, Curry Leaves, Clove, Nutmeg & Green Cardamom)
- Iodised Salt
- Wheat Flour (Atta)
- Onion Powder
- Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder (Soya)
- Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil)
- Garlic Powder
- Yeast Extract Powder
- Flavour Enhancers (INS 631 & INS 627)
- Acidity Regulator (INS 330) & Colours [INS 150d & INS 100(ii)]
CC4
Our take
CleanPlate reviewA real atta noodle, still a palm-fried one
Top Ramen Atta Masala is a whole-wheat atta noodle fried in palm oil, with a masala sachet that is almost a quarter dried vegetables and textured soya plus twelve named spices, flavour enhancers and caramel colour.
CleanPlate scores it CC4. The C for nutrition comes from the atta: 11 g protein and 10.5 g fibre per 100 g. The C for ingredients reflects a whole-grain base held back by palm oil, TBHQ, enhancers and caramel colour. The 4 for risk comes from very high sodium.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Atta”
Whole wheat atta is the first ingredient of the noodle, with no maida listed.
How CC4 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 11.2 g
- Fibre
- 10.5 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 455 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Noodles: Wheat Flour
- Main fat
- Edible Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 5
- Flagged
- 3 ingredients
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 3.5 g
- Sodium
- 1259.1 mg
- Saturated fat
- 7.9 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?
The noodles (85%) are atta, palm oil, salt, acidity regulators, TBHQ and guar gum. The seasoning (15%) is dried textured soya, peas, carrot, beans, fried onion and coriander (22.78%), sugar, spices (12.53%), salt, atta, onion, hydrolysed soy protein, palm oil, garlic, yeast extract, enhancers 631 and 627, citric acid and caramel and turmeric colours.
Per 100 g: 455 kcal, 15 g fat of which 7.9 g saturated, 1259 mg sodium, 3.5 g added sugar, 11.2 g protein and 10.5 g fibre.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
1259 mg per 100 g; 881 mg in one 70 g cake, 44% of the daily limit.
- Saturated fatConcern
7.9 g per 100 g from palm oil.
- TBHQ (319)Concern
A synthetic antioxidant in the palm-fried noodle.
- Whole wheatFine
10.5 g fibre and 11.2 g protein per 100 g.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Atta noodles are not fried"
This atta noodle is still fried in palm oil: 15 g fat per 100 g.
Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"
Flavour enhancers are not the main issue at food levels. The salt and the palm oil matter far more.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsOccasionally; use half the seasoning
- ChildrenOccasionally
- High blood pressureUse half the seasoning at most
Smarter ways to eat it
Use half the sachet
Season the rest with fresh garlic, chilli, onion and a squeeze of lemon. The flavour stays; a large share of the sodium goes.
Make it a meal
Add an egg, paneer or boiled chana and a handful of fresh vegetables for more protein and a real serving of vegetables.
Common questions
Is Top Ramen Atta Masala Noodles healthy?
Top Ramen Atta Masala Noodles scores CC4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: Contains TBHQ; High sodium (1259.1mg per 100g); High saturated fat (7.9g); Palm oil listed. On the plus side: High protein (11.2g per 100g); High fibre (10.5g).
What does the CC4 score mean?
The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate 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 Top Ramen Atta Masala Noodles should I watch?
Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil) (Palm oil), Antioxidant (INS 319) & Thickener (INS 412) (TBHQ), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil) (Palm oil), Acidity Regulator (INS 330) & Colours [INS 150d & INS 100(ii)] (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).
Last reviewed September 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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