Naturally Yours Soba Instant Ramen Noodles Review: Ingredients, Nutrition & Sodium
Looking for instant noodles made without maida? Naturally Yours Soba Instant Ramen Noodles use a blend of buckwheat, millet and whole wheat flour instead of refined wheat flour as the main noodle base. The supplied label also reports a high fibre content and very little fat.
However, there is one important trade-off: the product contains a substantial amount of sodium, even though its fat and sugar levels are low. This review examines the actual ingredient list, nutrition facts and product claims to assess whether these noodles are a better alternative to conventional instant noodles.
Table of Contents
1. What are Naturally Yours Soba Instant Ramen Noodles?
Naturally Yours Soba Instant Ramen Noodles, also described as Kuttu or buckwheat soba ramen, are a 175 g instant noodle product made with three flour sources. According to the supplied packaging, the noodles contain:
- 30% buckwheat flour
- 20% millet flour, from Kodo and Little Millet
- 50% whole wheat flour
The product comes with a separate masala sachet and is marketed as not fried, with no maida, no added oil in the noodle formulation, no artificial colours and no preservatives.
The grain composition is a meaningful difference from conventional instant noodles made primarily with refined wheat flour. However, this is still an instant noodle product, and the nutrition label needs to be considered alongside the ingredient list.
2. Naturally Yours Soba noodles ingredients breakdown
| Ingredient | Purpose or significance | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat flour (30%) | Provides the buckwheat component | Adds grain variety; not proof of a specific health outcome |
| Millet flour (20%) | Kodo and Little Millet | Adds millet-based grain ingredients |
| Whole wheat flour (50%) | Main flour component | Whole-grain ingredient, generally more fibre-rich than refined flour |
| Pepper | Main seasoning ingredient | Provides flavour |
| Chilli powder | Adds heat and flavour | May not suit everyone’s taste or tolerance |
| Coriander and cumin | Seasoning spices | Culinary ingredients |
| Tomato powder | Adds flavour | Ingredient in the masala blend |
| Ginger, cinnamon and clove | Spices | Used for flavour |
| Salt (10% of the masala blend, as stated) | Seasoning | Contributes sodium |
The masala ingredient declaration is relatively simple compared with many conventional instant noodle seasoning lists. Still, the salt content matters: the overall sodium level is high enough to be a key consideration.
The label does not provide a separate quantity for each spice other than the listed percentages. It would therefore be inappropriate to estimate their exact nutritional contribution.
3. Naturally Yours Soba nutrition facts
The supplied nutrition label states a 175 g pack, four servings and a serving size of 43 g. Four 43 g servings total 172 g, so the declared serving figures are approximate and do not add up exactly to the pack weight.
| Nutrient | Per 43 g serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 154.96 kcal | 354.2 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 34.40 g | 78.62 g |
| Protein | 3.83 g | 8.76 g |
| Total fat | 0.23 g | 0.52 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 511.88 mg | 1,170 mg |
| Dietary fibre | 4.78 g | 10.93 g |
| Total sugar | 0.69 g | 1.58 g |
| Added sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calcium | 24.41 mg | 55.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.58 mg | 3.61 mg |
Figures are transcribed from the supplied packaging. No independent laboratory test was provided to verify them.
Fibre: one of the product’s strongest features
The label reports 10.93 g fibre per 100 g, or 4.78 g per 43 g serving. That is a substantial declared fibre contribution for an instant noodle product.
The whole wheat, buckwheat and millet blend is consistent with the product’s positioning as a higher-fibre alternative. Fibre can support normal digestive function, but the label alone does not establish every health benefit claimed by the manufacturer.
Fat: very low according to the label
Total fat is declared at just 0.52 g per 100 g. This is considerably lower than the fat levels shown on the Maggi and Top Ramen labels reviewed earlier in this series.
The package describes the noodles as not fried and without added oil in the noodle formulation. However, its cooking instructions recommend adding one teaspoon of vegetable oil. If you follow that instruction, the final prepared meal will contain more fat than the packaged noodles alone.
Sugar: no added sugar declared
The nutrition panel reports 1.58 g total sugar per 100 g and 0 g added sugar. This is a positive feature, although low sugar alone does not make a product nutritionally complete.
Protein: useful, but not high-protein
The label reports 8.76 g protein per 100 g, or 3.83 g per serving. That provides some protein, but a single serving is not a particularly rich protein source. It would be misleading to present these noodles as a high-protein meal.
4. Sodium: the main drawback
The nutrition label declares 1,170 mg sodium per 100 g. A 43 g serving contains approximately 512 mg sodium.
The World Health Organization recommends that adults consume less than 2,000 mg sodium per day. One serving therefore contributes roughly 26% of that amount. A full 175 g pack would contain approximately 2,048 mg sodium if the per-100-g value applies consistently across the pack.
This is the product’s most important nutritional limitation. Despite its low fat and high declared fibre, it should not be described as a low-sodium option.
People who monitor sodium intake should consider the serving size, the amount of seasoning used and the rest of their diet. Using less of the masala sachet may reduce sodium, but the exact reduction cannot be calculated without separate sodium values for the noodles and seasoning.
5. Does Naturally Yours Soba contain maida or additives?
Does it contain maida?
The supplied ingredient list names buckwheat flour, millet flour and whole wheat flour. It does not list refined wheat flour (maida), so the no-maida claim is supported by the provided ingredient declaration.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
No artificial colours or preservatives are listed in the supplied ingredient information, which is consistent with the packaging claims. This is a label-based assessment, not independent laboratory verification.
Is it chemical-free?
No food is literally chemical-free. A more accurate description is that the supplied ingredient list has a relatively simple flour blend and seasoning mix, with no listed artificial colours or preservatives.
Is it healthier than regular instant noodles?
It has several nutritional advantages over the conventional products reviewed here: a whole-wheat, buckwheat and millet base, a high declared fibre content, very low declared fat and no added sugar. However, its sodium content remains a significant drawback.
The fairest conclusion is that it appears to be a better alternative on several nutritional measures, not that it is automatically healthy or suitable for unlimited consumption.
6. How does it compare with conventional instant noodles?
| Factor | Naturally Yours Soba | Conventional instant noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Main flour | Buckwheat, millet and whole wheat | Often refined wheat flour |
| Maida | Not listed | Commonly listed |
| Declared fibre | 10.93 g/100 g | Check each product label |
| Declared total fat | 0.52 g/100 g | Often substantially higher |
| Added sugar | 0 g/100 g | Varies by product |
| Sodium | 1,170 mg/100 g | Varies by product |
| Overall assessment | Better option on several measures | Depends on the individual formulation |
These comparisons are based on the supplied label and typical ingredient differences, not independent laboratory tests of every noodle brand. The sodium content of this product is still high enough to deserve attention.
7. We Ranked 25+ Noodles in India From Worst to Best
Choosing noodles by their front-of-pack claims alone can be misleading. We compared more than 25 noodle products available in India, examining their ingredients and nutrition labels to see which options offer a better overall formulation. Our ranking puts the products side by side, helping you understand where popular instant noodles fall short and which alternatives are worth considering.
8. Final verdict: Is Naturally Yours Soba worth considering?
ToxicFreeIndia assessment – 7.8/10
Recommended as a better alternative
Naturally Yours Soba Instant Ramen Noodles have a stronger ingredient profile than many conventional instant noodles. The blend of buckwheat, millet and whole wheat, along with the label’s high fibre and very low fat figures, makes it worth considering for people looking to avoid maida-based noodles.
The main reservation is sodium: around 512 mg per declared serving. This is not a low-sodium food, and it should not be marketed as a health food simply because it is not fried or contains no maida.
For Toxic Free India’s two-list system, this product fits the Safe / Recommended list as a better alternative, based on the available label information. That classification does not mean it is risk-free for everyone, independently lab-tested or suitable for unlimited consumption.
The review is based on the supplied packaging and available product information. No independent laboratory report was provided.
Frequently asked questions
1. Are Naturally Yours Soba noodles made without maida?
The supplied ingredient list names buckwheat flour, millet flour and whole wheat flour, with no refined wheat flour (maida) listed.
2. Are Naturally Yours Soba noodles high in fibre?
The label declares 10.93 g fibre per 100 g, or 4.78 g per 43 g serving. If accurate, this is a substantial fibre contribution for an instant noodle product.
3. How much sodium do Naturally Yours Soba noodles contain?
The supplied label declares 1,170 mg sodium per 100 g and 511.88 mg per 43 g serving. Sodium is the product’s main nutritional drawback.
4. Are Naturally Yours Soba noodles fried?
The packaging states that the noodles are not fried and have no added oil in their formulation. The cooking instructions recommend adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil, which would increase the fat in the prepared dish.
5. Are these noodles a good source of protein?
The label reports 8.76 g protein per 100 g, equivalent to 3.83 g per serving. They provide some protein but are not a high-protein meal on their own.
6. Are these noodles healthier than Maggi or Top Ramen?
They have a more varied flour base and much lower declared fat than the specific Maggi and Top Ramen products reviewed in this series. However, sodium levels vary by product, and this product’s declared sodium content is still high. Comparisons should use the exact pack labels and equivalent serving sizes.
7. Where can I find better noodle alternatives in India?
Explore Toxic Free India’s Noodles Alternatives collection. Each product listing links to a review with its ingredient breakdown, nutrition information and assessment, helping you compare options before buying.
Sources and references
- Naturally Yours — Official Buckwheat Soba Ramen product page — manufacturer product details and ingredient claims.
Naturally Yours
- World Health Organization — Sodium reduction — recommended adult sodium intake.
- Supplied product packaging — ingredient list, nutrition facts, cooking instructions and product claims.