Instant ramen vs tonkotsu ramen: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: instant ramen scores 8/100 and tonkotsu ramen 12/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Instant ramen
440 kcal per 100 g. 1 package: 81 g
Tonkotsu ramen
126 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 830 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTonkotsu ramen440 vs 126 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinInstant ramen10 vs 4.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberInstant ramen2.9 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTonkotsu ramen2 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumInstant ramen181 vs 123 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTonkotsu ramen8.1 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Instant ramen, 100 g | Tonkotsu ramen, 100 g | Instant ramen, 81 g | Tonkotsu ramen, 830 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 440 kcal | 126 kcal | 356 kcal | 1046 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 4.6 g | 8.2 g | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 10 g | 49 g | 86 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 0.5 g | 2.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 7.2 g | 14 g | 60 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 2.4 g | 6.6 g | 20 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.7 mg | 0.2 mg | 5.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 12 µg | 0.8 µg | 103 µg |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 123 mg | 147 mg | 1022 mg |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 0.7 mg | 3.3 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 11 mg | 17 mg | 89 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 11 mg | 20 mg | 94 mg |
| Sodium | 1855 mg | 316 mg | 1503 mg | 2625 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.