WickedGudInstant Noodles#11 of 85 in categoryRating 3.3/5

WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1223.3mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (5g)
  • Red flag: Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9.1g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (8.1g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

20 listed
  • 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)
  • Soya Sauce Powder
  • Flavour Enhancers (E621, E635)
  • Vegetable Powders & Flakes (Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Mushroom, Cabbage, Carrot, Green Onion)
  • Sugar
  • Acidity Regulator (E330)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil
  • Anticaking Agent (E551)
  • Contains natural and nature-identical flavouring substances
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy470.5 kcal
Protein9.1 g
Carbohydrates66.2 g
Total sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre8.1 g
Total fat18.8 g
Saturated fat5 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium1223.3 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whole wheat and no palm oil, still a salty sachet

WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean is a whole-wheat atta noodle fried in rice bran oil, with a chilli seasoning that includes MSG and a mix of dried vegetable powders.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition comes from whole-wheat fibre and protein. The B for ingredients reflects the atta base, a better oil and a short additive list. The 3 for risk reflects very high sodium, offset by low saturated fat and almost no sugar.

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “No Maida & No Palm Oil”

    Holds

    The noodle is whole wheat atta fried in rice bran oil.

  • On the pack

    “High fibre from whole wheat”

    Holds

    8.1 g fibre per 100 g, above the 6 g needed for a high-fibre claim.

  • Retail listing

    “9.12 g protein”

    Be careful

    True per 100 g, but protein supplies under 8% of the calories; this is not a high-protein food.

How CB3 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
9.1 g
Fibre
8.1 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
470 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
Noodles: Whole Wheat Flour
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
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
1223.3 mg
Saturated fat
5 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 atta, rice bran oil, salt, starch, gluten, potassium chloride, guar gum, a humectant and acidity regulators. The seasoning is salt, hydrolysed protein, chilli, pepper, soya sauce powder, MSG (621) and 635, onion, garlic, tomato, mushroom, cabbage, carrot and green onion powders, sugar, citric acid, vegetable oil and anticaking agent.

Per 100 g: 470 kcal, 18.8 g fat of which 5 g saturated, 1223 mg sodium, 9.1 g protein and 8.1 g fibre. Total sugar is declared as 0 g even though sugar is listed.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1223 mg per 100 g.

  • MSGWorth watching

    The seasoning contains MSG; the pack says not recommended for infants under 12 months or pregnant women.

  • Whole wheatFine

    8.1 g fibre per 100 g from atta.

  • Rice bran oilFine

    Only 5 g saturated fat per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "No maida means low salt"

The flour changes; the seasoning is still salty.

Myth: "Korean-style means spicier but lighter"

It is 470 kcal per 100 g because the noodle is fried.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsA better choice among instant noodles; use half the seasoning
  • ChildrenOccasional; very spicy
  • High blood pressureUse a quarter to half of the seasoning

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

Common questions

Is WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Instant Noodles healthy?

WickedGud Fiery 2X Spicy Korean Instant Noodles scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High sodium (1223.3mg per 100g); High saturated fat (5g); Contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). On the plus side: Source of protein (9.1g); High fibre (8.1g); No added sugar.

What does the CB3 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 (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

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

Flavour Enhancers (E621, E635) (Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)).

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

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