YuInstant Noodles#50 of 85 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Yu Creamy Kimchi Korean Ramen Instant Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (708mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (10g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (15.7g)

Ingredients, decoded

20 listed
  • Refined Wheat Flour Noodles
  • Cream
  • Milk
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Seeds Oil, Sesame Seeds Oil)
  • Gochugaru
  • Tomato
  • Soy Sauce
  • Dry Red Chilli
  • Vinegar
  • Corn Flour
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Sugar
  • Peanuts
  • Spring Onions
  • Soybean
  • Orange Peel
  • Salt
  • Water
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

DB4

Nutrition per 100 g
DNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy326 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates41 g
Total sugars6.9 g
Added sugars3.6 g
Dietary fibre15.7 g
Total fat13.9 g
Saturated fat3.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium708 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Kimchi flavour without kimchi, and a fibre figure to check

Yu Creamy Kimchi pairs a maida noodle with a wet sauce of cream, milk, garlic, onion, gochugaru, tomato, soy sauce, chilli and vinegar. There are no additives, but also no kimchi in the ingredient list.

CleanPlate scores it [L]DB4, provisionally. The [L] is for the nutrition panel: it declares 15.7 g fibre 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.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Creamy Kimchi”

    Be careful

    No kimchi is listed. The kimchi taste comes from gochugaru, garlic, vinegar and chilli.

  • On the pack

    “No MSG, Zero Preservatives”

    Holds

    No enhancers or preservatives are listed.

  • On the pack

    “15.7 g fibre 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
10 g
Fibre
15.7 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
326 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
Vegetable 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
3.6 g
Sodium
708 mg
Saturated fat
3.6 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, cream, milk, garlic, onion, sunflower and sesame oil, gochugaru, tomato, soy sauce, dry red chilli, vinegar, corn flour, sesame, sugar, peanuts, spring onion, soybean, orange peel, salt and water.

Per 100 g (one pack): 326 kcal, 13.9 g fat of which 3.6 g saturated, 708 mg sodium, 3.6 g added sugar and 10 g protein. The panel also declares 15.7 g fibre, which needs verifying.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumWorth watching

    708 mg per pack, 35% of the daily limit.

  • Fibre figureWorth watching

    15.7 g declared; not explained by the ingredients.

  • PeanutsWorth watching

    Contains peanuts, sesame and soy.

  • No additivesFine

    No enhancers, colours or preservatives.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Kimchi ramen is fermented and probiotic"

There is no kimchi here, and cooking would remove live cultures anyway.

Myth: "High fibre on the pack means whole grain"

The noodle is maida; the fibre figure needs checking.

How often, and how

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

Smarter ways to eat it

Add real kimchi

A spoon of real kimchi on top gives the flavour the name promises.

Add greens

Cabbage or spinach adds real fibre to the bowl.

Common questions

Is Yu Creamy Kimchi Korean Ramen Instant Noodles healthy?

Yu Creamy Kimchi Korean Ramen Instant 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 (708mg per 100g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: Source of protein (10g); High fibre (15.7g).

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 Kimchi 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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