WickedGudInstant Noodles#12 of 85 in categoryRating 3.3/5

WickedGud Schezwan Nourishing Instant Noodles

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (10g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (8.2g)

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
  • Seasonings Mix: Spices & Condiments (Chilli, Ginger, Pepper)
  • Salt
  • Vegetable Powder (Garlic, Tomato)
  • Sugar
  • Hydrolised Vegetable Protein
  • Edible Starch
  • Acidity Regulator (E330, E262)
  • Flavour Enhancer (E635)
  • Dehydrated Vegetable (Spring Onion)
  • Anticaking Agent (E551)
  • Paprika Extract (E160c)
  • Turmeric Extract (E100)
  • Contains Added Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy468.3 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates57.9 g
Total sugars2 g
Added sugars1 g
Dietary fibre8.2 g
Total fat19.5 g
Saturated fat3.8 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Cholesterol1 mg
Sodium481.2 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whole wheat, rice bran oil and a lighter hand with salt

WickedGud Schezwan is a whole-wheat noodle (atta is 80% of the cake) fried in rice bran oil, with a chilli-ginger-pepper seasoning that uses enhancer 635 but no MSG.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition comes from whole-wheat protein and fibre. The B for ingredients reflects the atta base, a better oil and a short additive list. The 3 for risk reflects high energy with moderate sodium: 481 mg per 100 g.

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “High fibre from 100% whole wheat”

    Holds

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

  • On the pack

    “Zero Maida, Zero Palm Oil”

    Holds

    The noodle is atta fried in rice bran oil.

  • On the pack

    “Zero Added MSG”

    Be careful

    True, but the seasoning uses another flavour enhancer (635).

  • Retail listing

    “No Oil”

    Be careful

    The retailer title says no oil; the pack lists rice bran oil and the panel shows 19.5 g fat per 100 g.

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
10 g
Fibre
8.2 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
468 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
Additives
6
Flagged
None

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
1 g
Sodium
481.2 mg
Saturated fat
3.8 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, raising agent, wheat gluten, a phosphate and guar gum. The seasoning is chilli, ginger and pepper, salt, garlic and tomato powder, sugar, hydrolysed protein, starch, acidity regulators, enhancer 635, spring onion, anticaking agent, and paprika and turmeric extracts.

Per 100 g: 468 kcal, 19.5 g fat of which 3.8 g saturated, 481 mg sodium, 1 g added sugar, 10 g protein and 8.2 g fibre.

Ingredients to watch

  • FatWorth watching

    19.5 g per 100 g; the noodle is fried.

  • SodiumFine

    481 mg per 100 g; 332 mg per pack.

  • Whole wheatFine

    8.2 g fibre and 10 g protein per 100 g.

  • Enhancer 635Worth watching

    Used in place of MSG.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "No oil on the title means not fried"

The pack lists rice bran oil and the panel shows 19.5 g fat per 100 g.

Myth: "Zero added MSG means no flavour enhancers"

The seasoning still uses enhancer 635; the bigger issue in any case is the salt.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsFine occasionally
  • ChildrenOccasionally
  • High blood pressureOccasionally; 332 mg sodium per pack

Smarter ways to eat it

Add vegetables and an egg

Stir-fry cabbage, capsicum and spring onion, and add an egg for a balanced bowl.

Mind the fat

The noodle is fried; pair it with vegetables rather than another fried snack.

Common questions

Is WickedGud Schezwan Nourishing Instant Noodles healthy?

WickedGud Schezwan Nourishing Instant Noodles scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: Source of protein (10g); High fibre (8.2g).

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.

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

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