The Trouble with Ramen
Posted by chasingsunlight on July 14, 2008
Ramen Noodles have long been a staple food among college students. There’s simply nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup that costs you virtually nothing to make. Unfortunately, Ramen Noodles are not a particularly healthy meal choice. Each package contains 370 calories and 12 grams of fat (including 6 grams of unhealthy saturated fat). It’s also loaded with 54 grams of carbs, which wouldn’t be so bad if these were from whole grains and included some fiber. The worst part, though, is that one bowl of Ramen 1,960mg of sodium. That’s about how much salt you should consume in a single day, but packed into one meal.
So, next time you’re craving a bowl of chicken noodle goodness, reach for one of these better-than-Ramen alternatives:
Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup (1 cup) – 110 calories, 2g fat, 480mg sodium, 3g fiber, 7g protein
50% Less Sodium Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup (1 cup) – 90 calories, 1.5g fat, 470mg sodium, 1g fiber, 7g protein
Campbell’s Low Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup (1 single-serve container) – 130 calories, 4.5g fat, 120mg sodium, 2g fiber, 9g protein
