WickedGudInstant Noodles#24 of 85 in categoryRating 3/5

WickedGud Masala No Maida Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (928.8mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (5.6g)
  • Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (10.2g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (7.8g)

Ingredients, decoded

20 listed
  • Instant Noodles: Whole Wheat Flour (80.26%)
  • Rice Bran Oil
  • Iodized Salt
  • Raising Agent (E500(ii))
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Acidity Regulator (E451)
  • Guar Gum
  • Seasoning: Mix Spices & Condiments (Chilli, Coriander, Cumin, Pepper, Turmeric, Fennel)
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Vegetable Powders (Garlic, Onion)
  • Maltodextrin
  • Edible Starch
  • Dehydrated Vegetables (Carrot)
  • Flavour Enhancer (E635)
  • Acidity Regulator (E330)
  • Anticaking Agent (E551)
  • Edible Vegetable Oil
  • Paprika Extract (E160c)
  • Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy464.9 kcal
Protein10.2 g
Carbohydrates64.1 g
Total sugars3.8 g
Added sugars1 g
Dietary fibre7.8 g
Total fat18.6 g
Saturated fat5.6 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Cholesterol1 mg
Sodium928.8 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

No maida, no palm oil, but still oil

WickedGud Masala noodles are made from whole wheat flour (80.26% of the noodle) and use rice bran oil instead of palm oil, with a masala seasoning of spices, garlic and onion powder, carrot and paprika.

CleanPlate scores it CB4. The C for nutrition reflects whole-wheat fibre and protein without added vitamins or minerals. The B for ingredients comes from the whole-wheat base, a better oil and a short additive list. The 4 for risk comes from high energy and sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “No Maida”

    Holds

    Whole wheat flour is 80.26% of the noodle; no maida is listed.

  • On the pack

    “No Palm Oil”

    Holds

    The oil is rice bran oil, with a little unspecified vegetable oil in the seasoning.

  • On the pack

    “Zero added MSG”

    Be careful

    True: there is no MSG. There is flavour enhancer 635, which does a similar job.

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
10.2 g
Fibre
7.8 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
465 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
Rice Bran Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar, Maltodextrin
Additives
5
Flagged
Maltodextrin

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
1 g
Sodium
928.8 mg
Saturated fat
5.6 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 noodle is whole wheat flour (80.26%), rice bran oil, salt, a raising agent, wheat gluten, an acidity regulator and guar gum. The seasoning is spices, salt, sugar, garlic and onion powder, maltodextrin, starch, dehydrated carrot, enhancer 635, citric acid, anticaking agent, vegetable oil, paprika extract and flavourings.

Per 100 g: 465 kcal, 18.6 g fat of which 5.6 g saturated, 929 mg sodium, under 1 g added sugar, 10.2 g protein and 7.8 g fibre. The retailer page calls the product "No Oil" and shows an older ingredient list; the pack lists rice bran oil.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    929 mg per 100 g, still high even though it is lower than many noodles.

  • "No Oil" on the retailer pageWorth watching

    The pack says no palm oil, not no oil. At 18.6 g fat per 100 g, the noodle is not low-fat.

  • Rice bran oilFine

    A better fat choice than palm oil: 5.6 g saturated fat per 100 g.

  • Whole wheatFine

    7.8 g fibre and 10.2 g protein per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "No palm oil means low fat"

Swapping the oil changes the type of fat, not the amount. This pack is 465 kcal per 100 g.

Myth: "No MSG means no flavour enhancer"

Enhancer 635 is listed. It is not a safety concern at food levels, but it is not flavour from spices alone.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsA better choice among instant noodles; add vegetables
  • ChildrenOccasional, with half the seasoning
  • High blood pressureUse half the seasoning

Smarter ways to eat it

Half the sachet

The whole-wheat noodle carries flavour well with half the seasoning and fresh herbs.

Balance the plate

Add stir-fried vegetables and a protein to round out a carbohydrate-heavy meal.

Common questions

Is WickedGud Masala No Maida Instant Noodles healthy?

WickedGud Masala No Maida Instant 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 (928.8mg per 100g); High saturated fat (5.6g); Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: Source of protein (10.2g); High fibre (7.8g).

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 Masala No Maida Instant Noodles should I watch?

Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin).

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

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