Tag: Soba vs udon

A single cup of prepared udon noodles can contain over 200mg of sodium, before any broth is added, while the complete dish can contain well over 1000mg. So, how unhealthy are udon noodles, and is this Japanese staple secretly sabotaging your diet?

Udon noodles, a staple in Japanese cuisine, are often perceived as a comforting but carb-heavy food. A standard one-cup serving of cooked udon contains approximately 274 calories and 53 grams of carbohydrates.