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WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Cup Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1993.5mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (5.7g)
  • Red flag: Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7.2g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (7.1g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

22 listed
  • Instant Noodles: Whole Wheat Flour (Atta)
  • Refined Rice Bran Oil
  • Iodized Salt
  • Starch
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Stabilizer (INS 508, INS 412)
  • Humectant (INS 451(i))
  • Acidity Regulators (INS 500(i), INS 501(i))
  • Seasoning Mix: Salt
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
  • Spices (Chilli, Pepper)
  • Pre Gel Starch
  • Soya Sauce Powder
  • Potato Starch
  • Flavour Enhancers (E 621, E 635)
  • Vegetable Powder & Flakes (Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Mushroom, Cabbage, Carrot, Green Onion)
  • Sugar
  • Acidity Regulator (E 330)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil
  • Anticaking Agent (E 551)
  • Contains Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances. Contains Mono Sodium Glutamate
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy442.4 kcal
Protein7.2 g
Carbohydrates64.1 g
Total sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre7.1 g
Total fat17.5 g
Saturated fat5.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1993.5 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whole wheat in a cup, with 69% of a day's salt

WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Cup is the cup version of the Fiery 2X packet: a whole-wheat noodle fried in rice bran oil with a chilli-pepper seasoning that includes MSG.

CleanPlate scores it CB4. The C for nutrition comes from whole-wheat fibre. The B for ingredients reflects the atta base, a better oil and a short additive list. 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

    “No Maida & No Palm Oil”

    Holds

    Atta noodle fried in rice bran oil.

  • Retail listing

    “High fibre from whole wheat”

    Holds

    7.1 g fibre per 100 g.

How CB4 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
7.2 g
Fibre
7.1 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
442 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
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Instant Noodles: Whole Wheat...
Main fat
Refined Rice Bran Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
6
Flagged
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

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
1993.5 mg
Saturated fat
5.7 g
Trans fat
0 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 flour, rice bran oil, salt, starch, gluten, potassium chloride, guar gum, a humectant and acidity regulators. The seasoning is salt, hydrolysed protein, chilli and pepper, starches, soya sauce powder, MSG (621) and 635, onion, garlic, tomato, mushroom, cabbage, carrot and green onion, sugar, citric acid, vegetable oil and anticaking agent.

Per 100 g: 442 kcal, 17.5 g fat of which 5.7 g saturated, 1994 mg sodium, 7.2 g protein and 7.1 g fibre. Sugar is listed but declared as 0 g.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1994 mg per 100 g; 1376 mg in one 69 g cup, 69% of the daily limit.

  • MSGWorth watching

    The pack says not recommended for infants under 12 months or pregnant women.

  • Whole wheatFine

    7.1 g fibre per 100 g.

  • Rice bran oilFine

    5.7 g saturated fat per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Whole wheat cancels out the salt"

The fibre is real, but 1376 mg sodium per cup is still over two-thirds of the daily limit.

Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"

MSG is not the main issue at food levels; 1376 mg of sodium per cup matters far more.

How often, and how

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

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 tofu and a handful of vegetables so the cup brings more protein.

Common questions

Is WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Cup Noodles healthy?

WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Cup Noodles scores CB4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (1993.5mg per 100g); High saturated fat (5.7g); Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). On the plus side: Source of protein (7.2g); High fibre (7.1g); No added sugar.

What does the CB4 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Cup Noodles should I watch?

Flavour Enhancers (E 621, E 635) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)).

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

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