Wai WaiInstant Noodles#42 of 85 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Wai Wai 5 in 1 Atta Chicken Flavour Healthy Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1473.2mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (9.1g)
  • Red flag: Contains trans fat (0.3g)
  • Red flag: Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (11g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (8g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

24 listed
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CC4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy482 kcal
Protein11 g
Carbohydrates60 g
Total sugars1.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre8 g
Total fat22 g
Saturated fat9.1 g
Trans fat0.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1473.2 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whole-wheat noodle, artificial chicken

Wai Wai 5 in 1 Atta Chicken Flavour is a pre-cooked whole-wheat atta noodle fried in palm oil, with a chilli-garlic seasoning, MSG and 635, dried vegetables and artificial chicken flavour. No chicken is listed.

CleanPlate scores it CC4. The C for nutrition comes from atta protein and fibre. The C for ingredients reflects palm oil, enhancers, caramel and artificial flavour, with a penalty because the chicken is only flavouring; the name does say "flavour", which halves it. 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 name

    “Chicken Flavour”

    Partly true

    The name says flavour, and that is all it is: artificial chicken flavour, no chicken.

  • Product name

    “Atta”

    Holds

    Whole wheat atta is the first ingredient; no maida is listed.

How CC4 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
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
11 g
Fibre
8 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
482 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
Noodles: Whole Wheat Flour
Main fat
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar and Artific...
Additives
4
Flagged
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Caramel Colour (Class IV)
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
1473.2 mg
Saturated fat
9.1 g
Trans fat
0.3 g

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

A closer look

Does the label add up?

The noodle is whole wheat atta, palm oil, salt, gluten, MSG and 635, soy sauce with caramel, acidity regulators, onion, guar gum, pepper and artificial chicken flavour. The seasoning is chilli, garlic, noodle powder, white pepper, dried carrot, cabbage and peas, enhancers, onion leaves, fenugreek, chilli flakes, sugar and artificial chicken flavour. The oil is sunflower oil with onion.

Per 100 g: 482 kcal, 22 g fat of which 9.1 g saturated, 1473 mg sodium, 11 g protein and 8 g fibre. Sugar is listed but added sugar is declared as 0 g.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1473 mg per 100 g; 1061 mg in one 72 g cake, 53% of the daily limit.

  • Saturated fatConcern

    9.1 g per 100 g from palm oil.

  • Artificial flavourWorth watching

    The chicken taste is artificial.

  • Whole wheatFine

    8 g fibre per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "5 in 1 means a complete meal"

It is a flavoured noodle; add real protein and vegetables to make it a meal.

Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"

Flavour enhancers are not the main issue at food levels. The salt and the palm-fried noodle matter far more.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally; use half the seasoning
  • ChildrenOccasionally
  • High blood pressureAvoid

Smarter ways to eat it

Add real chicken

Leftover chicken or an egg adds the protein the flavour only suggests.

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.

Common questions

Is Wai Wai 5 in 1 Atta Chicken Flavour Healthy Instant Noodles healthy?

Wai Wai 5 in 1 Atta Chicken Flavour Healthy Instant 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: High sodium (1473.2mg per 100g); High saturated fat (9.1g); Contains trans fat (0.3g); Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). On the plus side: High protein (11g per 100g); High fibre (8g); No added sugar.

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 Wai Wai 5 in 1 Atta Chicken Flavour Healthy Instant Noodles should I watch?

Flavour Enhancer (INS 621, INS 635) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Soy Sauce [Caramel INS 150d] (Caramel Colour (Class IV)), Noodle Powder (Whole Wheat Flour (Atta), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm), Iodised Salt, Wheat Gluten, Flavour Enhancer (INS 621, INS 635), Soy Sauce, Onion, Black Pepper, Artificial Chicken Flavour) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Flavour Enhancer (INS 621, INS 635) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)), Contains Artificial Flavouring Substances (Chicken) and Permitted Natural Color (INS 150d) (Caramel Colour (Class IV)).

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

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