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Koyo Ramen soup
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Dried meals

Koyo Ramen soup

2 oz/57 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 63

Koyo Ramen soup scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Salt 2.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Ramen soup

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 2.9 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [5]
  • Energy 351 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Protein 10.5 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−9
TOTAL 63Good

100 − 37 = 63

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00813551002078 · 2026-09-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy351 kcal
Fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates71.9 g
Sugars3.5 g
Added sugars0.9 g
Fiber1.8 g
Protein10.5 g
Salt2.9 g

Serving: 1 PACKAGE (57 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Organic noodles: organic wheat flour, sea salt. soup packet: shoyu powder (soybeans, wheat, sea salt), miso powder (soybeans, rice, sea salt), kombu powder, shiitake mushroom powder, tofu (soybeans, nigari), onion powder, sea salt, sugar, green onion, garlic powder, ginger powder, black pepper.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  6. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk