YuInstant Noodles#15 of 85 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Yu Korean Ramen Noodles - Cheesy Veg Carbonara

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (781mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (6g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (12g per 100g)
  • Green flag: Source of fibre

Ingredients, decoded

16 listed
  • Refined Wheat Flour (Noodles)
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Cream
  • Butter
  • Sunflower Seed Oil
  • Celery
  • Dry Red Chilli
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Corn Flour
  • Ginger
  • Soya Sauce
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Sugar
  • Water
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy352 kcal
Protein12 g
Carbohydrates45 g
Total sugars4.9 g
Added sugars0.7 g
Dietary fibre5.1 g
Total fat14 g
Saturated fat6 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium781 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Cheddar, cream and butter, and no additives

Yu Cheesy Veg Carbonara pairs a maida noodle with a wet sauce of cheddar, cream, butter, celery, chilli, garlic, ginger and black pepper. The ingredient list has no additives, enhancers or colours.

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

    “Cheesy Veg Carbonara”

    Holds

    Cheddar is the second ingredient, with cream and butter; no egg, as expected for a vegetarian version.

  • On the pack

    “No Palm Oil, No MSG, No Preservatives”

    Holds

    The oil is sunflower; 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
12 g
Fibre
5.1 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
352 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
Butter
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
0.7 g
Sodium
781 mg
Saturated fat
6 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, cream, butter, sunflower oil, celery, dry red chilli, onion, garlic, corn flour, ginger, soya sauce, salt, black pepper, sugar and water.

Per 100 g (one pack): 352 kcal, 14 g fat of which 6 g saturated, 781 mg sodium, 0.7 g added sugar, 12 g protein and 5.1 g fibre.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumWorth watching

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

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

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

  • Refined flour noodleWorth watching

    The noodle itself is maida.

  • No additivesFine

    No enhancers, colours, preservatives or flavourings.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Creamy ramen must be full of additives"

This one has none; the creaminess is real cheddar, cream and butter.

Myth: "Natural means low salt"

Natural salt is still salt: 781 mg is 39% of the daily limit.

How often, and how

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

Smarter ways to eat it

Add vegetables

Toss in peas, mushrooms or spinach to stretch the sauce over more food.

Add an egg

A soft egg makes it closer to a real carbonara and adds protein.

Common questions

Is Yu Korean Ramen Noodles - Cheesy Veg Carbonara healthy?

Yu Korean Ramen Noodles - Cheesy Veg Carbonara 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 (781mg per 100g); High saturated fat (6g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: High protein (12g per 100g); Source of fibre.

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 Korean Ramen Noodles - Cheesy Veg Carbonara 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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