Instant noodles
High GI
GL 21.9 per piece (43 g) · GL 51 per 100 g
- Convenient source of energy
- Very high sodium content
Instant noodles has a glycemic index of 85 (High). One piece (43 g) adds a glycemic load of 21.9.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.5 per 100 g Zucchini noodles offer a massive reduction in glycemic load (from 51 to 0.5), providing a non-starchy alternative that will have a negligible impact on blood sugar.
Spiralized zucchini - GL 12 per 100 g Lentil pasta significantly lowers the glycemic load to 12 and provides more fiber and protein, which helps slow down glucose absorption compared to instant noodles.
Lentil pasta - GL 19 per 100 g Chickpea fusilli is a high-protein, high-fiber legume-based swap that reduces the glycemic load to 19, leading to a much more stable blood sugar response.
Chickpea fusilli - Whole wheat pastaGL 31 per 100 g Whole wheat pasta provides a more complex carbohydrate structure than instant noodles, nearly halving the glycemic load and slowing the rate of digestion.
Forms of Instant noodles
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 package | 43 g | 21.9 |
| 1 package | 85 g | 43.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 460 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated | 8 g |
| Unsaturated | 10 g |
| Sodium | 1700 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Convenient source of energy
- Contains some protein
- Very high sodium content
- High glycemic index and load
- Low fiber and micronutrient content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Instant noodles?
Instant noodles has a glycemic index of 85 (High). One piece (43 g) has a glycemic load of 21.9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 51.
Is Instant noodles good for people with insulin resistance?
Instant noodles has a high glycemic index (85) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Spiralized zucchini.
Which form of Instant noodles has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Instant noodles in this database, Pot Noodle Sweet & Sour has the lowest glycemic load (14 per 100 g).
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