Udon noodles are a Japanese type of noodle that tends to be very thick. They are usually made from wheat or corn flour and are common in soups and stews, including pho, an Asian dish commonly eaten in Vietnam. Udon noodles look similar to inflated spaghetti and are slippery to handle, especially with chopsticks.
Calories
According to LIVESTRONG.COM MyPlate, a single 2-oz. serving of udon noodles contains about 80 calories. This calorie amount can vary depending on what flour is used to make the noodles, whether it is corn, white flour or wheat flour. This amount of calories is about average for a single serving of a grains-based food, although udon is rarely eaten on its own and will be influenced by the caloric value of other ingredients included in the dish.
Fats
There is only 1/3 g of fat in a serving of udon, making it a very lean food -- this amount of fat constitutes less than 1 percent of your daily fat needs. None of udon's fats is saturated fat, and less than 4 percent of your calories are derived from the fat found in the noodles.
Carbohydrates
One serving of udon noodles contains just over 16 g of carbohydrates in one serving, or 5 percent of your daily carb needs. None of these carbs derives from dietary fiber, and about 81 percent of the food's calories are contributed from the carbohydrates. This is not a surprising or significant number, because grains like those used in noodles tend to be high-carb.
Other Nutrients
Though there are no vitamins or minerals present in udon noodles in significant amounts, the food has several other benefits in regard to nutrition, according to MyPlate. Udon contains just 2.57 mg sodium in a serving, comprising less than 1 percent of your daily recommended sodium intake. The food is cholesterol-free and also features 2.77 g protein, equivalent to 3 percent of your daily needs.
Considerations
Although udon noodles tend to be prepared in similar ways regardless of the producer, there may be changes in the recipe that can alter the nutrition facts of this food item. Though the numbers presented here are consistent with many types of udon, you may want to confirm the nutrient information of any udon noodles you are about to purchase, if changes in any of the nutrients may influence your decision to eat the food.
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