YuInstant Noodles#27 of 85 in categoryRating 3/5

Yu Zingy Cheese Instant Cup Noodles

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (1142.5mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (9g)
  • Red flag: Contains trans fat (0.3g)
  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7.9g)
  • Green flag: Source of fibre

Ingredients, decoded

17 listed
  • Refined Wheat Flour Noodles
  • Onion
  • Tomato
  • Sunflower Seed Oil
  • Garlic
  • Red Chilli Powder
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Vinegar
  • Milk
  • Corn Flour
  • Corn Kernel
  • Spring Onion
  • Chilli Flakes
  • Oregano
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB4

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy433.8 kcal
Protein7.9 g
Carbohydrates39.8 g
Total sugars9.6 g
Added sugars2.5 g
Dietary fibre5 g
Total fat27 g
Saturated fat9 g
Trans fat0.25 g
Sodium1142.5 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Real cheddar, no additives, a lot of fat

Yu Zingy Cheese is a freeze-dried cup of maida noodles in a sauce of onion, tomato, garlic, chilli, cheddar, milk, corn and oregano, cooked in sunflower and vegetable oil. No additives are listed.

CleanPlate scores it CB4. The C for nutrition reflects modest protein and some fibre. The B for ingredients reflects an additive-free list of foods, with a small penalty because the cheese share is not declared. The 4 for risk comes from fat, saturated fat and sodium.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Zingy Cheese / with Real Cheese”

    Partly true

    Real cheddar is listed, but seventh, after onion, tomato, oil, garlic and chilli; its share is not declared.

  • On the pack

    “No Palm Oil, No MSG, Zero Preservatives”

    Holds

    Sunflower and vegetable oil; no enhancers or preservatives listed.

How CB4 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
7.9 g
Fibre
5 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
434 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
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
4

High risk

Added sugar
2.5 g
Sodium
1142.5 mg
Saturated fat
9 g
Trans fat
0.25 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, onion, tomato, sunflower oil, garlic, red chilli, cheddar cheese, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar, milk, corn flour, corn kernel, spring onion, chilli flakes and oregano.

Per 100 g of dry cup: 434 kcal, 27 g fat of which 9 g saturated, 1143 mg sodium, 2.5 g added sugar, 7.9 g protein and 5 g fibre. Per 80 g cup: 347 kcal, 21.6 g fat, 914 mg sodium.

Ingredients to watch

  • FatConcern

    21.6 g per cup, 32% of the daily reference.

  • SodiumConcern

    1143 mg per 100 g; 914 mg in one 80 g cup, 46% of the daily limit.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    7.2 g per cup.

  • No additivesFine

    No enhancers, colours or preservatives.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Natural ingredients means light"

This cup has 21.6 g fat and 347 kcal.

Myth: "Freeze-dried means low fat"

The sauce is oil-rich: 21.6 g fat per cup.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenOccasionally
  • High blood pressureLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Add vegetables

Stir in spinach or peas to stretch the sauce.

Pair it light

Make this the meal, not a side; pair with fruit rather than another snack.

Common questions

Is Yu Zingy Cheese Instant Cup Noodles healthy?

Yu Zingy Cheese Instant Cup Noodles scores CB4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High sodium (1142.5mg per 100g); High saturated fat (9g); Contains trans fat (0.3g); Refined flour (maida) base. On the plus side: Source of protein (7.9g); Source of fibre.

What does the CB4 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 (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in Yu Zingy Cheese Instant 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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