How many calories in cup of noodles if you drain the broth? (substance, healthy)

[mistygrl092]

I know this isn't the healhiest food, but I both like it and it's cheap. I've scoured the Net trying to find out how many calories can be subtracted if I rinse out the flavoring before I cook it in water on the stove and then drain that. I eat the kind that comes in the styrofoam cup and rinse the noodles a few times and then eat no broth whatsoever. I'll put chili paste on it for flavoring. So essentially I am cutting way down on the sodium content and the chili paste makes it more flavorful. I love these noodles and one can add a bit of salad shrimp or chicken and vegetables to help provide some nutrition. But strictly speaking, noodles alone drained, anyone know? Thanks and I hope someone knows here as it's nowhere to be found on the Net.

[Currency Pair Crocodile]

Originally Posted by mistygrl092

I know this isn't the healhiest food, but I both like it and it's cheap. I've scoured the Net trying to find out how many calories can be subtracted if I rinse out the flavoring before I cook it in water on the stove and then drain that. I eat the kind that comes in the styrofoam cup and rinse the noodles a few times and then eat no broth whatsoever. I'll put chili paste on it for flavoring. So essentially I am cutting way down on the sodium content and the chili paste makes it more flavorful. I love these noodles and one can add a bit of salad shrimp or chicken and vegetables to help provide some nutrition. But strictly speaking, noodles alone drained, anyone know? Thanks and I hope someone knows here as it's nowhere to be found on the Net.

I eat it at least three times a week.

I mix French cut beans, shredded carrots, green peas, yellow corn into the mix. Steam them all for good time and have a good meal.

It's only 390 cals and a good serving of veggies. I don't see anything wrong in it. Just don't eat 2 packs of noodles at one time. That would push it over 800 cals a meal.

[mistygrl092]

Originally Posted by Antlered Chamataka

I eat it at least three times a week.

I mix French cut beans, shredded carrots, green peas, yellow corn into the mix. Steam them all for good time and have a good meal.

It's only 390 cals and a good serving of veggies. I don't see anything wrong in it. Just don't eat 2 packs of noodles at one time. That would push it over 800 cals a meal.

I think the cup of noodles is 300 calories. I know the regular ramen in packages is two servings, but the noodles are different and I don't like them, which is why I eat the Nissin Cup of Noodles. They say the noodles are fried which is why it's so bad for you but I think it's the broth that really makes it unhealthy. Tons of sodium and MSG. I like mine with green beans, a bit of shrimp or chicken, and then I simmer it in water with a tablespoon of curry paste (can't get enough of that spicy food!) The curry paste just gives it a slight hint of curry flavor.

[joe from dayton]

The broth probably has almost zero calories. Go to the store and simply look at a container of chicken broth and it will give you the calorie count.

[mistygrl092]

Originally Posted by joe from dayton

The broth probably has almost zero calories. Go to the store and simply look at a container of chicken broth and it will give you the calorie count.

Thanks, but I've looked at it when the broth congeals and am pretty sure there is a bunch of fat in that broth, which is not the case with the chicken broth you buy in a can in the store. I know broth in the can is very low in calories.

I wish they would provide the calorie count for the noodles alone on the package without the seasoning, but they don't.

[CaptainNJ]

this says that a cup of chicken broth is 10 calories. its really just water, salt and other seasonings. sorry, but if you are looking to cut calories the broth isnt going to be the most efficient place to do it.

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry, prepared with water

[Dogmama50]

One cup of cooked spaghetti is about 220 calories, so I wouldn't expect the cup of noodles to be much different. I would still wash away the broth, way to high in sodium and the chili paste has better flavor.

[mistygrl092]

Originally Posted by Dogmama50

One cup of cooked spaghetti is about 220 calories, so I wouldn't expect the cup of noodles to be much different. I would still wash away the broth, way to high in sodium and the chili paste has better flavor.

Thanks, I like your answer the best. I would like to think that a lot of fat (which has calories) is washed away by not eating that broth.

Unfortunately, cup of noodles is so fast and easy to make and delicious that I could eat it everyday. Throwing in some shrimp or chicken makes it very good.

[SweetThing2U]

Let me clarify something here... are we speaking about the Ramen Seasoning Packet Broth or are we speaking of the water in which the Ramen is cooked and calling this starchy substance a broth?
I never follow directions on any pre-packaged noodles! The starchy water is always poured off... I use skim or 2 percent milk. I use half of the amount of butter... never margarine. Does it make a difference? I don't know. This is why I am here...

[himain]

I love these too but the sodium is what's going to kill you, lol. I personally just eat the noodles and throw the broth out at the end