YuInstant Noodles#14 of 85 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Yu Chilli Cheese Korean Ramen Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (776mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (7g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (11g per 100g)
  • Green flag: Source of fibre
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

17 listed
  • Refined Wheat Flour (Noodles)
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Milk
  • Cream
  • Sunflower Seed Oil
  • Tomato
  • Onion
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Red Chilli Powder
  • Vinegar
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Sesame Oil
  • Orange Peel
  • Peanuts
  • Salt
  • Sugar
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy350 kcal
Protein11 g
Carbohydrates43 g
Total sugars4.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Dietary fibre5.1 g
Total fat14 g
Saturated fat7 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium776 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Real cheddar and chilli, nothing synthetic

Yu Chilli Cheese Korean Ramen pairs a maida noodle with a wet sauce of cheddar, milk, cream, tomato, onion, butter, garlic and red chilli, finished with sesame, peanuts and orange peel. No additives are listed.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition reflects a maida noodle with some protein and fibre. The B for ingredients reflects a short, additive-free list of real foods. The 3 for risk reflects moderate energy with high sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Chilli Cheese”

    Holds

    Cheddar is the second ingredient; the heat is real red chilli.

  • On the pack

    “No Palm Oil, No MSG, Zero Preservatives”

    Holds

    The oils are sunflower and sesame; no enhancers or preservatives are listed.

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
11 g
Fibre
5.1 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
350 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
Refined Wheat Flour
Main fat
Sunflower Seed Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
0
Flagged
Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)

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
776 mg
Saturated fat
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?

Refined wheat flour noodles, cheddar cheese, milk, cream, sunflower oil, tomato, onion, butter, garlic, red chilli powder, vinegar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, orange peel, peanuts, salt and sugar.

Per 100 g (one pack): 350 kcal, 14 g fat of which 7 g saturated, 776 mg sodium, 11 g protein and 5.1 g fibre. Added sugar is declared as 0 g even though sugar is listed.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumWorth watching

    776 mg per pack, 39% of the daily limit.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    7 g per 100 g from cheese, cream and butter.

  • PeanutsWorth watching

    Contains peanuts and sesame.

  • No additivesFine

    No enhancers, colours, preservatives or flavourings.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Cheese ramen is junk food"

The cheese is real cheddar; the issues are the refined noodle and the salt.

Myth: "Natural means low salt"

Natural salt is still salt: 776 mg in one pack is 39% of the daily limit.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsAn occasional quick meal
  • ChildrenOccasionally; spicy
  • High blood pressureLimit; use part of the sauce

Smarter ways to eat it

Add greens

Spinach, bok choy or cabbage wilt into the sauce and add fibre.

Use part of the sauce

Two-thirds of the sauce still coats the noodles and cuts the salt.

Common questions

Is Yu Chilli Cheese Korean Ramen Instant Noodles healthy?

Yu Chilli Cheese Korean Ramen 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 (776mg per 100g); High saturated fat (7g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: High protein (11g per 100g); Source of fibre; 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 Yu Chilli Cheese Korean Ramen Instant Noodles should I watch?

Refined Wheat Flour (Noodles) (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)).

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

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