Sunfeast Yippee (ITC)Instant Noodles#82 of 85 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Yippee Tom Yum Thai Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1450mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (9.4g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
  • Red flag: Palm oil listed

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9.2g)

Ingredients, decoded

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

DC4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionCIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy450 kcal
Protein9.2 g
Carbohydrates63.9 g
Total sugars3 g
Added sugars1.2 g
Total fat18.3 g
Saturated fat9.4 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Sodium1450 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Thai flavour, Indian noodle, a lot of salt

Yippee Tom Yum is a fried maida noodle with a Thai-style seasoning of garlic, chilli, ginger and lemongrass oil, plus a sprinkle of onion, sesame and spring onion.

CleanPlate scores it DC4. The D for nutrition reflects low protein and nothing added. The C for ingredients reflects maida, a batch-dependent oil, CMC and an emulsifier. The 4 for risk comes from very high sodium and high energy.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Tom Yum Thai”

    Holds

    Garlic, chilli, ginger and lemongrass oil are listed; tom yum is a flavour style, not an ingredient.

How DC4 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
D

Low nutrient density

Protein
9.2 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
450 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: Maida
Main fat
*Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Hydrolyzed Vegeta..., Sugar
Additives
7
Flagged
3 ingredients

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
1.2 g
Sodium
1450 mg
Saturated fat
9.4 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 maida, an edible vegetable oil (palm, or rice bran and palm, by batch code), starch, salt, gluten, CMC (466), acidity regulators, an emulsifier (471) and a phosphate. Seasoning 1 is spices (22.6%), onion, noodle powder, hydrolysed protein, salt, sugar, starch, yeast extract, enhancer 635, flavourings and lemongrass oil; seasoning 2 is onion, sesame, spring onion and chilli.

Per 100 g: 450 kcal, 18.3 g fat, 1450 mg sodium, 1.2 g added sugar and 9.2 g protein. Saturated fat is 9.4 g on palm-oil batches or 6.3 g on blended batches; we score the palm figure. The pack uses a 25 g "serve" for a 73 g noodle block.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    1450 mg per 100 g.

  • Oil changes by batchWorth watching

    You cannot tell which oil you have without decoding the batch number.

  • Tiny serving sizeWorth watching

    Per-serve figures are for 25 g, about a third of what most people cook.

  • Real aromaticsFine

    Lemongrass, garlic, ginger and chilli are real.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Thai flavour means fresh and light"

The flavour is Thai-inspired; the base is the same fried maida block.

Myth: "MSG is what makes instant noodles unhealthy"

Flavour enhancers are not the main issue at food levels. The salt, the palm-fried refined flour and the lack of fibre matter far more.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally, with half the seasoning
  • ChildrenA treat
  • High blood pressureRarely

Smarter ways to eat it

Freshen it up

Add lime juice, fresh coriander and mushrooms and use half the seasoning.

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 Yippee Tom Yum Thai Noodles healthy?

Yippee Tom Yum Thai Noodles scores DC4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (1450mg per 100g); High saturated fat (9.4g); Refined flour (maida) base; Palm oil listed. On the plus side: Source of protein (9.2g).

What does the DC4 score mean?

The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low 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 Yippee Tom Yum Thai Noodles should I watch?

Noodles: Maida (Refined Wheat Flour) (Maida), Emulsifier [Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (from Palm Oil)] (Palm oil), Instant Noodle Powder {Maida, *Edible Vegetable Oil, Starch, Iodized Salt, Wheat Gluten} (Maida), Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soya Protein Isolate, Maltodextrin) (Maltodextrin), *Edible vegetable oil by batch code: ^ Refined Palm Oil, ^^ Refined Rice Bran Oil + Refined Palm Oil blend (Palm oil).

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

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