All over the world -– whether Ramen itself or some other brand – university students are intimately familiar with the cheap, tasty, and wonderfully filling wonder that is instant noodles.

However, we’re constantly told how bad it is for you: it’s processed, it’ll make you fat, it’ll make your liver shrivel. I’ve even been told it’ll make your hair fall out (I don’t believe it…I refuse to).

Well, that’s all due to the crazy stuff they put in the packets. If you toss away the packets and use your own ingredients, you could have a wonderfully cheap and tasty meal that’s not particularly unhealthy!

And I have learned that this infographic is right: the student is not the only one to glean sustenance from this cheap alternative to other foods – when you’re a struggling startup, super cheap instant noodles (with some mixed vegetables for ‘healthiness’) is mighty enticing…

Created by: Hack College