How many calories in instant noodles?

A full packet of instant noodles (with seasoning) has 350-450 calories. The noodles alone are ~350 kcal — the seasoning adds 50-100 kcal. They're NOVA 4 ultra-processed.

Are rice noodles lower in calories?

Slightly — 175 kcal per 150g cooked vs 185 for egg noodles. The bigger difference is protein (1.5g vs 5.5g). Rice noodles are essentially pure carbohydrate.

What is the glycemic index of noodles?

Noodles has a glycemic index of 47, which is classified as Low GI. Noodles have a medium GI that varies by type: rice noodles score around 53, egg noodles around 40, and instant noodles around 47.

Glucose: Very LowVaries

How Many Calories for Noodles?

A 150g serving of cooked egg noodles has around 185 calories. Rice noodles are similar at 175 kcal. Instant noodles (the whole packet) jump to 350-450 calories due to the flash-frying and seasoning.

Calories by preparation

Method	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	NOVA
Egg noodles (150g cooked)Plain dried egg noodles — just wheat flour, egg, water	185	5.5g	1.5g	37g	1
Rice noodles / vermicelli (150g cooked)Slightly fewer calories than egg noodles, lower protein	175	1.5g	0.3g	42g	1
Straight-to-wok noodles (150g)Convenient but typically NOVA 3Pre-cooked and oiled — check for preservatives and acidity regulators	200	4g	3.5g	38g	3
Instant noodles (1 packet ~100g dry)The seasoning and flash-frying make this UPFFlash-fried in palm oil, seasoning packet contains MSG, flavourings, sugar — NOVA 4	430	8g	17g	60g	4

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Energy	132 kcal / 552 kJ	132 kcal
Protein	3.9g	3.9g
Carbohydrates	25.1g	25.1g
of which sugars	0.7g	—
Fat	1g	1g
of which saturated	0.1g	—
Fibre	1.6g	—
Salt	0.1g	—

Serving size: 1 block dried noodles (~100g) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Glucose impact

Glycemic Index

Very Low

Glucose risk

All noodles are primarily refined carbohydrate with a GI of 40-70 depending on type. Rice noodles have the highest GI. Egg noodles are slightly lower. A standard portion delivers 37-60g of carbs.

Processing level

NOVA 1-4 (varies)

Plain dried noodles (egg or rice) are NOVA 1. Straight-to-wok varieties are typically NOVA 3. Instant noodles (Pot Noodle, Super Noodles) are NOVA 4 — flash-fried and loaded with flavouring packets.

Noodles at Tesco

Source: Tesco product page, October 2025

Tesco Egg Noodles 300G

£1.15*

Tesco Rice Noodles 300G

£1.15*

Tesco Fine Egg Noodles 250G

£0.95*

Tesco Medium Egg Noodles 250G

£0.95*

Tesco Straight To Wok Udon Noodles 300G

£1.0*

*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.

What to watch for when shopping

Instant noodles (Pot Noodle, Super Noodles) are NOVA 4 with palm oil, MSG, flavourings, and high sodium. A single pot has 300-400 kcal. Dried rice noodles and plain egg noodles are NOVA 1-2. Fresh udon and ramen noodles from the chilled section tend to be NOVA 2-3. For the cleanest option, choose plain dried noodles and add your own vegetables and protein.

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