Calories in instant ramen (dry, with seasoning)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of instant ramen (dry, with seasoning) contains 440 kcal, with 10.2 g of protein, 60.3 g of carbohydrate and 17.6 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 packet, about 85 g — is roughly 374 kcal.
That is a very calorie-dense food: small amounts carry a lot of energy, and it is easy to under-count.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 packet (85 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 440 kcal | 374 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.3 g | 51.2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 1.7 g |
| Fibre | 2.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 17.6 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 6.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1,855 mg | 1,577 mg |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 154 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 18 mg |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Water | 7 g | 6 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packet | 85 g | 374 | 8.6 g | 51.2 g | 15 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 110 | 2.5 g | 15.1 g | 4.4 g |
| 50 g | 220 | 5.1 g | 30.1 g | 8.8 g |
| 100 g | 440 | 10.2 g | 60.3 g | 17.6 g |
| 150 g | 660 | 15.3 g | 90.4 g | 26.4 g |
| 200 g | 880 | 20.3 g | 120.5 g | 35.2 g |
| 250 g | 1,100 | 25.4 g | 150.7 g | 44 g |
| 300 g | 1,320 | 30.5 g | 180.8 g | 52.8 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For instant ramen (dry, with seasoning) the split is:
- Protein: 10.2 g × 4 = 41 kcal — 9% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 60.3 g × 4 = 241 kcal — 55% of calories
- Fat: 17.6 g × 9 = 158 kcal — 36% of calories
- Most of the energy in instant ramen (dry, with seasoning) comes from carbohydrate (55% of calories).
- It is high in sodium: 1,855 mg per 100 g.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 45 g.
What actually changes the number
Instant ramen noodles are 440 kcal per 100 g dry because they are flash-fried in oil before packaging. A standard 85 g packet is about 375 kcal, with well over half a day's sodium in the seasoning sachet.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of instant ramen as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of instant ramen?
100 g of instant ramen (dry, with seasoning) contains 440 kcal (10.2 g protein, 60.3 g carbohydrate, 17.6 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of instant ramen?
A typical serving of instant ramen — 1 packet, about 85 g — has roughly 374 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in instant ramen?
Instant ramen (dry, with seasoning): 10.2 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of instant ramen equals 200 kcal?
At 440 kcal per 100 g, about 45 g of instant ramen equals 200 kcal.
Can I track instant ramen by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies instant ramen on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 171177: "Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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