Healthy Alternatives to Maruchan Instant Lunch
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2 healthier swaps
#1
immi
High-Protein Instant Ramen - Spicy Beef
Instant ramen rebuilt from the noodle up: 22g of protein and 13g of fiber per pack.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Maruchan Instant |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22g | 6g |
| Sugar | 1g | 1g |
| Calories | 330 | 290 |
- real ramen chew
- 22g protein vs 6g
- 13g fiber
#2
Lotus Foods
Millet & Brown Rice Ramen
Ramen noodles made from two whole grains instead of fried white flour.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Maruchan Instant |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6g | 6g |
| Sugar | 0g | 1g |
| Calories | 270 | 290 |
- whole-grain noodles
- not fried
- 0g sugar
Or make it yourself
DIY10 min
10-Minute Upgraded Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 cake rice ramen
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 egg
- 1 scallion
- chili flakes
Steps
- Boil noodles 4 min
- Whisk miso into the broth off-heat
- Add a soft-boiled egg
- Top with scallion and chili
Frequently asked
- Is Maruchan Instant Lunch healthy?
- The famous cup is fried noodles plus a salt packet: 290 calories, 12g of fat, and well over half a day's sodium, with 6g of protein trying to pass as a meal. It's engineered to be cheap and comforting, and it is. But instant ramen has quietly leveled up, and you can keep the ritual while roughly quadrupling the protein.
- What is a healthier alternative to Maruchan Instant Lunch?
- Our top swaps are immi High-Protein Instant Ramen - Spicy Beef, Lotus Foods Millet & Brown Rice Ramen, all with more protein or less sugar than Maruchan Instant Lunch.