Trader Joe’s Miso Instant Ramen Soup
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Miso Instant Ramen Soup is a shelf-stable, quick-prep noodle meal. Its main strength is a respectable protein content, while its main tradeoff is a very high sodium level. Overall, it serves as a convenient, savory base for a fast lunch.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with tofu cubes, fresh spinach, and sliced scallions to create a more substantial meal.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by a high salt concentration that represents a significant portion of the daily recommended limit. On the positive side, it offers a helpful amount of protein and contains no saturated fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 860mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs | 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 3g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from wheat noodles and a seasoning blend of dried miso, soy, and fermented rice. Refined potato starch and natural flavors are used in the flavor packet to create the instant-soup consistency.
Ingredients
RAMEN NOODLES (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SEA SALT, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN), SEASONING PACKET (DRIED MISO [SOYBEANS, CULTURED RICE {RICE, ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE}, SALT], YEAST EXTRACT, POTATO STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUGAR, DRIED WAKAME SEAWEED, DRIED GREEN ONION, SALT, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED CABBAGE, SHIITAKE MUSHROOM POWDER, SPICES), OIL PACKET (VEGETABLE OIL [SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL], TOASTED SESAME OIL)
