Canned noodle soup

Canned cheese-flavored noodle soup is a convenient, ready-to-eat meal featuring soft noodles in a creamy, savory cheese-based broth. Typical ingredients include wheat noodles, processed cheese powder or sauce, vegetable oil, salt, and various flavor enhancers like MSG. It's a popular instant food product found in many Asian and Western countries, often associated with quick snacks or pantry staples.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fats, with moderate protein from the noodles and cheese components. It provides key nutrients like sodium and some calcium, but is generally low in fiber and vitamins, with a calorie range of about 250-400 per standard can or serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Vitamin C	0 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Folic Acid	120 mcg
Phosphorus	100 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the global appeal of convenience foods, blending Western cheese flavors with Asian instant noodle formats. Nutritionally, it's interesting for its long shelf life and ability to deliver quick energy, though it's often considered an occasional treat rather than a balanced meal.