YuInstant Noodles#49 of 85 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Yu Creamy Hot Sauce Korean Ramen Cup Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (837.5mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (7g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (11.5g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (10g)

Ingredients, decoded

21 listed
  • Refined Wheat Flour Noodles
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Milk
  • Cream
  • Edible Oil (Sunflower Seed Oil, Sesame Oil)
  • Butter
  • Dry Red Chilli Powder
  • Tomato
  • Onion
  • Spring Onion
  • Garlic
  • Rice
  • Soya Bean
  • Gochagaru
  • Corn Flour
  • Vinegar
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Orange Peel
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Water
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DB4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy313.8 kcal
Protein11.5 g
Carbohydrates36.3 g
Total sugars9.1 g
Added sugars3.8 g
Dietary fibre10 g
Total fat13.5 g
Saturated fat7 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium837.5 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

The additive-free Yu sauce, now in a cup

Yu Creamy Hot Sauce Cup is the cup version of the Yu ramen: a maida noodle with a cheddar, milk, cream and butter sauce, red chilli, gochugaru, tomato and garlic. No additives are listed.

CleanPlate scores it [L]DB4, provisionally. The [L] is for the nutrition panel: it declares 8 g fibre per 80 g cup (10 g per 100 g), which the ingredients cannot supply, so we do not credit it. The D for nutrition reflects modest protein from a maida noodle. The B for ingredients reflects an additive-free list of real foods. The 4 for risk comes from sodium and saturated fat.

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “No Palm Oil, No MSG, Zero Preservatives”

    Holds

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

  • Product name

    “Creamy Hot Sauce”

    Holds

    Cheddar, milk, cream and butter make the sauce; chilli and gochugaru give the heat.

  • On the pack

    “8 g fibre per 80 g cup (10 g per 100 g)”

    Misleading

    The ingredients can supply about 4 g per 100 g at most; nothing listed explains the rest. CleanPlate does not credit the figure.

How DB4 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
11.5 g
Fibre
10 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
314 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 Noodles
Main fat
Edible 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
4

High risk

Added sugar
3.8 g
Sodium
837.5 mg
Saturated fat
7 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Refined wheat flour noodles, cheddar cheese, milk, cream, sunflower and sesame oil, butter, red chilli, tomato, onion, spring onion, garlic, rice, soya bean, gochugaru, corn flour, vinegar, sesame, orange peel, salt, sugar and water.

Per 80 g cup: 251 kcal, 10.8 g fat of which 5.6 g saturated, 670 mg sodium, 3 g added sugar and 9.2 g protein. The panel also declares 8 g fibre, which needs verifying.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    838 mg per 100 g; 670 mg in one cup.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

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

  • Fibre figureWorth watching

    8 g per cup declared; not explained by the ingredients.

  • No additivesFine

    No enhancers, colours or preservatives.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Cup noodles always have more additives"

This one lists none.

Myth: "Natural means low salt"

670 mg in one cup is a third of the daily limit.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsAn occasional quick meal
  • ChildrenOccasionally; spicy
  • High blood pressureLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Add vegetables

Top with spring onion, cabbage or a boiled egg.

Pair with fruit

Round out the snack with fruit or a salad rather than a second cup.

Common questions

Is Yu Creamy Hot Sauce Korean Ramen Cup Noodles healthy?

Yu Creamy Hot Sauce Korean Ramen Cup Noodles scores DB4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (837.5mg per 100g); High saturated fat (7g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: High protein (11.5g per 100g); High fibre (10g).

What does the DB4 score mean?

The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low 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 Yu Creamy Hot Sauce Korean Ramen Cup 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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