Sodium in Singapore Soup Noodles: 17 Bowls Ranked
According to HPB Singapore data, a 622 g bowl of mee soto has 4,068 mg sodium, the most of the 17 soup noodle bowls on this page, and a 732 g bowl of prawn noodle soup has 3,378 mg.
Figures checked against the Health Promotion Board (HPB) Singapore food database on 24 October 2026. Each figure is HPB's per-100 g value x HPB's portion weight x HPB's edible portion.
17 soup noodle bowls ranked by sodium
Each row is HPB's default bowl, with its weight in the Portion column. Sodium per 100 g is HPB's own value, and the percentage column compares the bowl's sodium with 2,000 mg. Rows are sorted by sodium per bowl, highest first.
| Bowl | Portion | Sodium | Sodium per 100 g | % of 2,000 mg | Carbs | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mee soto | 622 g bowl | 4,068 mg | 654 mg | 203% | 77.8 g | 442 kcal |
| Yong tau foo (laksa, 7 pieces, mixed) | 797 g bowl | 3,818 mg | 479 mg | 191% | 43.8 g | 821 kcal |
| Duck noodles (soup) | 758 g bowl | 3,472 mg | 458 mg | 174% | 77.8 g | 523 kcal |
| Lor mee (in gravy) | 716 g bowl | 3,444 mg | 481 mg | 172% | 106.0 g | 695 kcal |
| Prawn noodles (soup) | 732 g bowl | 3,378 mg | 466 mg | 169% | 77.6 g | 478 kcal |
| Beef noodles (soup) | 785 g bowl | 3,101 mg | 395 mg | 155% | 87.1 g | 589 kcal |
| Laksa | 604 g bowl | 3,086 mg | 511 mg | 154% | 47.4 g | 429 kcal |
| Wanton noodles (soup) | 678 g bowl | 2,895 mg | 427 mg | 145% | 81.4 g | 644 kcal |
| Penang (assam) laksa | 734 g bowl | 2,789 mg | 380 mg | 139% | 77.1 g | 433 kcal |
| Yong tau foo (clear soup, with rice/noodles) | 971 g bowl | 2,777 mg | 286 mg | 139% | 95.6 g | 845 kcal |
| Sliced fish beehoon soup (no milk) | 811 g bowl | 2,425 mg | 299 mg | 121% | 78.0 g | 389 kcal |
| Fishball noodles (soup) | 798 g bowl | 2,402 mg | 301 mg | 120% | 82.2 g | 519 kcal |
| Ban mian (soup) | 792 g bowl | 2,313 mg | 292 mg | 116% | 88.3 g | 610 kcal |
| Penang prawn noodles | 685 g bowl | 2,144 mg | 313 mg | 107% | 70.6 g | 527 kcal |
| Bak chor mee (soup) | 682 g bowl | 2,135 mg | 313 mg | 107% | 73.7 g | 539 kcal |
| Beef ball kway teow soup | 550 g bowl | 1,496 mg | 272 mg | 75% | 86.4 g | 627 kcal |
| Sliced fish beehoon soup (with milk) | 600 g bowl | 1,410 mg | 235 mg | 71% | 38.1 g | 294 kcal |
HPB counts 99.04% of the 732 g prawn noodle soup bowl as edible; the figures here apply that. Sodium per 100 g is HPB's value before the edible portion is applied.
Of the 17 bowls on this page, mee soto has the most sodium at 4,068 mg for a 622 g bowl, followed by yong tau foo in laksa gravy (7 pieces, mixed) at 3,818 mg for a 797 g bowl and duck noodle soup at 3,472 mg for a 758 g bowl. Sliced fish beehoon soup with milk has the least at 1,410 mg for a 600 g bowl, then beef ball kway teow soup at 1,496 mg for a 550 g bowl.
Soup bowls and dry bowls side by side
HPB lists a dry version for 7 of these soup noodles. The dry bowl is a different weight from the soup bowl, so both weights are shown.
| Noodles | Soup portion | Soup sodium | Dry portion | Dry sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prawn noodles | 732 g bowl | 3,378 mg | 396 g bowl | 1,321 mg |
| Wanton noodles | 678 g bowl | 2,895 mg | 388 g bowl | 1,564 mg |
| Fishball noodles | 798 g bowl | 2,402 mg | 377 g bowl | 1,715 mg |
| Bak chor mee | 682 g bowl | 2,135 mg | 430 g bowl | 1,621 mg |
| Ban mian | 792 g bowl | 2,313 mg | 407 g bowl | 1,819 mg |
| Beef noodles | 785 g bowl | 3,101 mg | 497 g bowl | 2,233 mg |
| Duck noodles | 758 g bowl | 3,472 mg | 366 g plate | 1,934 mg |
HPB counts 75.48% of the 396 g dry prawn noodle bowl, 98.77% of the 366 g dry duck noodle plate and 99.6% of the 497 g dry beef noodle bowl as edible; the figures here apply that.
In all 7 soup-and-dry pairs on this page, HPB's dry bowl has less sodium than the soup bowl. The dry portions also weigh less in HPB's data.
The daily sodium limit
The World Health Organisation recommends less than 2,000 mg of sodium per day for adults. Singapore's HPB recommends the same limit. Source: HPB
For example, a 604 g bowl of laksa has 3,086 mg sodium, which is 154% of 2,000 mg. Our guide to sodium in hawker food covers more dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 17 soup noodle bowls on this page, mee soto has the most sodium: 4,068 mg for a 622 g bowl. Next are yong tau foo in laksa gravy (7 pieces, mixed) at 3,818 mg for a 797 g bowl and duck noodle soup at 3,472 mg for a 758 g bowl.
In all 7 soup-and-dry pairs on this page, HPB's dry bowl has less sodium. For prawn noodles, the 732 g soup bowl has 3,378 mg and the 396 g dry bowl has 1,321 mg.
HPB lists a 604 g bowl of laksa at 3,086 mg sodium, which is 154% of the 2,000 mg daily limit. A 734 g bowl of Penang (assam) laksa has 2,789 mg.
A 798 g bowl of fishball noodle soup has 2,402 mg sodium, and a 377 g bowl of dry fishball noodles has 1,715 mg, per HPB Singapore data.
Of the 17 bowls on this page, sliced fish beehoon soup with milk has the least: 1,410 mg for a 600 g bowl. Beef ball kway teow soup is next at 1,496 mg for a 550 g bowl.
The World Health Organisation recommends less than 2,000 mg of sodium a day for adults, and Singapore's HPB recommends the same limit.
Nutrition data sourced from the Health Promotion Board (HPB) Singapore food composition database. Values vary by stall, portion and recipe. This article is for general information only and is not medical or dietary advice. Nutrition data referenced in this article is used under licence from the Health Promotion Board (HPB) of Singapore and may not be redistributed, republished, or reused commercially without NutriKaki's prior written permission.