Instant noodle soups
Immi Tom Yum Ramen (Shrimp)
2.4 oz/68 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains palm oil
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 49
Immi Tom Yum Ramen (Shrimp) scores 49 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 2.8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavor enhancer, flavoring, industrial protein, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Tom Yum Ramen (Shrimp)
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Palm oil minus 1.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 0.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 2.8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 473 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 14.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 37.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 51 = 49
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 473 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 18.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 14.9 g |
| Protein | 37.8 g |
| Salt | 2.8 g |
Serving: 1 package (74 g)
Ingredients
- Pea Protein
- Wheat Gluten
- Food Starch Modified
- Sustainable Palm Oil
- Wheat Flour
- Sunflower Seed Protein
- Salt
- Yeast Extract
- Natural Flavor
- Gum Acacia
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Shiitake Mushroom Powder
- Shallot Powder
- Tomato Powder
- Coconut Milk
- Spices
- Medium Chain Triglycerides
- Potassium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Turmeric (For Color)
- Paprika Extract (For Color)
- Calcium Carbonate
- Maltodextrin
Label text, as published
Pea Protein, Wheat Gluten, Food Starch Modified, Sustainable Palm Oil, Wheat Flour, Sunflower Seed Protein, Salt, Yeast Extract, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Natural Flavor, Gum Acacia, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Shiitake Mushroom Powder, Shallot Powder, Tomato Powder, Coconut Milk, Spices, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Potassium Chloride, Citric Acid, Turmeric (For Color), Paprika Extract (For Color), Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin. Contains: Wheat Tree Nuts (Coconut). Manufa Francisco CA 94107
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“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
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org