A little while ago, Renee and I were talking about how weird it is that none of us have ever seen a healthy version of top ramen noodles. There are low-fat and fat-free alternatives for almost everything else out there, so why wouldn't companies want to make something like that? The two of us agreed that even if we had to pay a little more than 15 cents per package to have something that is not absolutely horrible for you, it would be worth it. I guess someone was listening, because today I stumbled upon something called Choice Ramen, made by Nissin (the inferior ramen brand). I'm not sure what it tastes like yet, but it sounds promising: 95% fat free and 25% less sodium than the regular top ramen product. Plus, it's only 3/$1 at Fred Meyer. Am I a dork for being this excited about a convenient, inexpensive, somewhat healthy meal option? In case you are curious, here is a comparison of the two kinds:
Maruchan Beef Ramen
190 calories
70 calories from fat
7 grams of fat
3.5 grams of saturated fat
790 miligrams of sodium
26 grams of carbohydrates
Nissin Choice Ramen
140 calories
0 calories from fat
0 grams of fat
0 grams of saturated fat
370 miligrams of sodium
30 grams of carbohydrates
It's also good to note that each package contains two servings, so eating an entire block of the regular noodles counts for 2/3 of a person's sodium intake for the day. It also equals a lot of fat. I'm very excited to find out if this stuff tastes like poo or if it is actually edible. I'll keep you posted...
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2 comments:
im guessing poo
You would.
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