{"id":65800,"date":"2026-07-03T14:20:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=65800"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:20:58","slug":"instant-ramen-vs-glass-noodles-which-is-healthier-if-you-are-trying-to-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=65800","title":{"rendered":"Instant ramen vs glass noodles \u2013 which is healthier if you are trying to lose weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">When enjoying a Korean stew or hotpot, many people find it hard to resist adding noodles. Whether it is instant ramen or chewy glass noodles, the choice often comes down to taste. But for those trying to lose weight, the question naturally arises: which is the less calorie-heavy option?<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Despite appearances, the two differ in their nutritional profiles and health considerations.<\/p>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\"><span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">Glass noodles<\/span>, known as <em data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa15\">dangmyeon<\/em>, are typically made from potato or sweet potato starch. A 100-gram (3.5 oz) serving of dried glass noodles contains roughly 340 to 370 calories, making them more calorie-dense than many people assume. They consist almost entirely of refined carbohydrates and contain relatively little protein or dietary fibre.<\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Although they expand significantly when cooked \u2013 making portions appear larger \u2013 the total calorie intake remains substantial. While glass noodles contain less fat than ramen or ramyeon, they can still cause blood sugar to rise quickly because they are primarily composed of refined starch.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">If you choose glass noodles, nutrition experts recommend reducing your rice portion and pairing the meal with vegetables and lean protein to improve satiety and help stabilise blood sugar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-inline-container e1a5rv550 css-1llrc1m e1yqhwb40\" data-qa=\"Component-renderMap-StyledDiv\">\n<div class=\"image-inline caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"image-inline caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-bjn8wh e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Korean instant noodles with tteokbokki (rice cakes). Photo: Shutterstock\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2026\/07\/03\/ea2340b1-6cd9-4483-800b-7a566cae1b25_ae78e985.jpg\" title=\"Korean instant noodles with tteokbokki (rice cakes). Photo: Shutterstock\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1bj5zno e1gf69pb1\">Korean instant noodles with tteokbokki (rice cakes). Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">A standard serving of ramen noodles contains about 300 to 350 calories, similar to glass noodles. However, because most <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">instant ramen noodles<\/span> are deep-fried during processing, they generally contain more fat, including saturated fat, while offering little dietary fibre.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/lifestyle\/food-drink\/article\/3358976\/instant-ramen-vs-glass-noodles-which-healthier-if-you-are-trying-lose-weight?utm_source=rss_feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When enjoying a Korean stew or hotpot, many people find it hard to resist adding noodles. 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