Mario
Mario Instant Noodles
About Mario Instant Noodles
Mario Instant Noodles is made by Mario and sits in the Flavoured Noodles/Pasta category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8908003972466. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.5 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 15 ingredients, starting with 330, 100(ii), hydrolysed groundnut protein.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 8 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other flavoured noodles/pasta before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Mario Instant Noodles
- Brand
- Mario
- Category
- Flavoured Noodles/Pasta
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8908003972466
- TIRS rating
- 1.5 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 15
Ingredients (15)
330, 100(ii), hydrolysed groundnut protein, 627, 170(i), 551, 501(i), 508, 631, 500(ii), ferric pyrophosphate, food color, artificial flavor masala, 451(i), starch
Compare with similar flavoured noodles/pasta
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Instant Noodles (this product) | 1.5 | 4 | 15 |
| Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles (Naturally Yours) | 3.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Simplify Foods Italian Pesto Pasta Kit (Simplify Foods) | 3.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Yu Noodles Korean Red Hot Cheese (Yu) | 3.2 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mario Instant Noodles healthy?
Mario Instant Noodles has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.5 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Mario Instant Noodles ultra-processed?
Yes. Mario Instant Noodles is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Mario Instant Noodles?
Mario Instant Noodles lists 15 ingredients: 330, 100(ii), hydrolysed groundnut protein, 627, 170(i), 551, 501(i), 508, 631, 500(ii), ferric pyrophosphate, food color, artificial flavor masala, 451(i), starch.
Does Mario Instant Noodles contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 15 listed ingredients.
Does Mario Instant Noodles contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 15 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Mario Instant Noodles?
Among flavoured noodles/pasta rated by TruthIn, Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles (3.3), Simplify Foods Italian Pesto Pasta Kit (3.3), Yu Noodles Korean Red Hot Cheese (3.2) score higher on TIRS than Mario Instant Noodles (1.5).
Mario Instant Noodles vs Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles: which is healthier?
Mario Instant Noodles scores 1.5 on TIRS and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles scores 3.3, so Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles rates higher. Mario Instant Noodles lists 15 ingredients and Naturally Yours Whole Wheat Instant Noodles lists 0.
What is the barcode of Mario Instant Noodles?
The barcode (GTIN) of Mario Instant Noodles is 8908003972466.
What is in the TruthIn report for Mario Instant Noodles?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.