Noodles
Simply Asia Lo Mein Noodles
14 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
Why it scores 75
Simply Asia Lo Mein Noodles scores 75 out of 100 (Good) 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 5 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sodium alginate: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Lo Mein Noodles
Ingredients
- Sodium alginate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 339 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 339 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 2 ONZ (56 g)
Ingredients
- WHEAT FLOUR
- WATER
- CASSAVA STARCH
- SALT
- SODIUM ALGINATE (FIRMING AGENT)
- TUMERIC POWDER (not recognized)
Label text, as published
WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CASSAVA STARCH, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE (FIRMING AGENT), TUMERIC POWDER.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Simply Asia
Sources
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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