Instant noodles: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: instant noodles, dry.
57.4g net carbs per 100 g
3.8carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
51glycemic index
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Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 57.4 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 10.2 g |
| Fat | 17.6 g |
| Energy | 440 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 171177 “Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry”. Net carbs = total carbs 60.3 g − fiber 2.9 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ pack41 g | 1 pack81 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 23.5 | 46.5 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.4 | 4.6 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.6 | 3.1 |
| Glycemic load | 12 | 24 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 51. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Instant noodles, mean of three foods
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