Noodles
Kibun Healthy Noodle
48 oz (1,360 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 73
Kibun Healthy Noodle scores 73 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 2.5 points Soybean oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- 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.
The Receipt
Healthy Noodle
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Sodium alginate minus 2.5 points
- Konjac minus 2.5 points
- Calcium chloride minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 5.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 27 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.3 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 4 oz (113g)
Ingredients
- Water
- Soybean Fiber Powder Cellulose
- Sodium Alginate
- Yam Konjac Powder
- Calcium Chloride
- Salt *adds a negligible amount of sugar contains a small amount of calories
Label text, as published
Water, Soybean Fiber Powder Cellulose, Sodium Alginate, Yam Konjac Powder, Calcium Chloride, Salt *adds a negligible amount of sugar contains a small amount of calories Contains: Soy
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Kibun
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“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