The calorie count for packaged instant noodles is 472 kcal per 100g, and even a small cup of instant noodles contains 350 kcal, which is more than the calories in a full meal. Some instant noodles claim to be non-fried, lower in calories, and healthier and more nutritious, but research shows that the seasoning packets must undergo high-temperature sterilization and vacuum packaging, so the B vitamins, iron, and other nutrients from the meat, as well as the vitamins C and A from the vegetables, are long gone. Therefore, instant noodles are a high-calorie, high-carbohydrate, high-fat food with added preservatives, making them junk food that should be eaten sparingly.
Compared to boiled instant noodles, stir-fried instant noodles have even more calories. The oil we commonly use has 900 kcal per 100g. Through the stir-frying process, the food's own calories will double, and the addition of other ingredients during cooking will also increase the total calorie count of the dish. If you have stir-fried noodles as a staple food, you will quickly gain weight as if you were an inflatable balloon. Therefore, although stir-fried noodles are delicious, for the sake of your health and figure, it is best to eat them as little as possible. If you really need to eat instant noodles due to work or convenience, it is recommended to choose boiled noodles.