BEST NOODLES BY CATEGORY: - Health/low fat: Rice noodles (pho style) — lowest fat, gluten free, light on digestion - Low glycemic/high fiber: Soba (buckwheat) — more protein than wheat, good for blood sugar - Texture/satisfaction: Fresh ramen or udon — chewy, holds broth well, filling - Lowest calories: Shirataki (konjac root) — near zero calories/fat, neutral taste, takes on broth flavor - Everyday cup noodle: Rice noodles win — lighter, less fat than fried wheat noodles NOTE: Most instant cup noodles use pre-fried wheat noodles — that is where most of the fat comes from. Pho-style cups (like Snapdragon) use rice noodles = much lower fat.

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