Vietnam is the country that eats the most instant noodles in the world.

mì gói - Ảnh 1. — Since 2021, Vietnamese people have consistently held the leading position in instant noodle consumption - Photo: Chào Hanoi

According to the Korea Times , the latest figures from the World Instant Noodle Association (WINA) show that in 2024, Vietnamese people ranked first in the world in instant noodle consumption, with an average of 81 servings per person per year. This figure demonstrates the special appeal of this food in Vietnamese life.

According to statistics, Vietnam holds the leading position, followed by South Korea with 79 portions/person/year, then Thailand (57), Nepal (54), Indonesia (52), Japan and Malaysia (47), Taiwan (40), Philippines (39) and China (including Hong Kong) (31).

Previously, South Korea held the number one position until 2020, but from 2021 onwards, Vietnam surpassed it and maintained the top spot.

According to the Korea Times , the appeal of instant noodles is understandable because they are both delicious and convenient, but from a nutritional standpoint, they are not a healthy food.

Noodles are typically made from refined white wheat flour, a starch with a high glycemic index, and many products are also fried in palm oil.

In addition, the high salt content in seasoning packets is also a concern, as it can increase blood pressure and irritate the stomach lining.

Eating noodles too quickly makes the situation worse, as carbohydrates are digested and absorbed rapidly, leading to a sudden spike in blood sugar.

To minimize harm, nutrition experts recommend that consumers combine noodles with foods rich in fiber and protein, and abandon the habit of eating too quickly.

For example, people with prediabetes should add eggs and eat boiled vegetables, because the fiber in vegetables and protein in eggs will slow down the digestion and absorption of starch, helping blood sugar increase more slowly.

Meanwhile, bean sprouts are rich in fiber and protein, which help to soften the salty taste of the soup, and also contain anti-hypertensive peptides, which can help stabilize blood pressure.

Additionally, experts advise reducing the amount of soup powder when cooking and adding potassium-rich vegetables to help eliminate excess sodium. They also emphasize that eating instant noodles correctly and combining them with vegetables and eggs is key to making the meal tastier and leading to a healthier lifestyle.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/viet-nam-la-quoc-gia-an-mi-goi-nhieu-nhat-the-gioi-2025102714483085.htm