Nongshim Chapagetti and Ottogi Jin Jjajang offer variations of Korean black bean sauce instant noodles. When comparing the numbers per 100 g, Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle is the heaviest and saltiest option at 447 kcal and 992 mg of sodium. Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black is the sweetest with 6.9 g of sugar, while Ottogi Jin Jjajang is the lightest with 393 kcal per 100 g. The ingredient lists also differ. Chapagetti Big Bowl includes wheat flour, potato starch, palm oil and soy protein, whereas Jin Jjajang is based on fried noodles and sauce.
Instant jjajang noodles are a pantry staple in Korea, loosely inspired by the popular restaurant dish jjajangmyeon. Readers outside of Korea should note that packs sold outside Korea can differ from the domestic items detailed here.
The main differences
The Nongshim line provides several takes on the black bean flavor. Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti brings a filling profile and lists flavored oil alongside its wheat flour and potato starch base. Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black has 71.55 g of carbs and 9.48 g of fat per 100 g, leaning on noodles and flavored oil for a salty and savory taste.
Ottogi Jin Jjajang provides a hearty option built on fried noodles and sauce. It carries 8.89 g of protein and 5.19 g of sugar per 100 g.
Who might prefer which
Readers looking for a salty and savory noodle might choose Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle or Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black. Those who prefer a filling option with lower sodium might favor Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti, which has 788 mg of sodium per 100 g, or Ottogi Jin Jjajang, which sits at 815 mg per 100 g.
What to check on the label
Label ingredients vary across these options. Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle and Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti list wheat allergens. The Big Bowl version also lists soy.
The labels for Ottogi Jin Jjajang and Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black list no specific allergens. None of the products in this group carry additional label flags.
The lineup
- Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle 짜파게티큰사발면 — The heaviest and saltiest option in this group, featuring potato starch, processed fruit and vegetable products and soy protein.
- Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black 짜파게티더블랙 — The sweetest variation per 100 g, relying on noodles and flavored oil to deliver a salty and savory taste.
- Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti 사천짜파게티 — A filling take that lists flavored oil, potato starch and wheat flour, with the lowest sodium level per 100 g.
- Ottogi Jin Jjajang 진짜장 — A hearty option made with fried noodles that offers the lowest calorie count and highest protein per 100 g.
Nutrition and label flags, per 100 g
Every figure in the table comes from the product's own nutrition label as filed with Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), per 100 g so packs of different sizes compare directly. An ingredient flag means that ingredient is written on the label. An empty flag means nothing of that kind is listed. It is not a certification and does not rule out shared production lines. These are the Korean-market versions; packs sold outside Korea can differ.
| Product | kcal /100g | Sodium mg | Sugar g | Protein g | Ingredient flags | Allergens listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle 짜파게티큰사발면 |
447 | 992 | 6.5 | 8.13 | none listed | wheat, soy |
| Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black 짜파게티더블랙 |
401 | 966 | 6.9 | 7.76 | none listed | — |
| Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti 사천짜파게티 |
438 | 788 | 5.84 | 8.03 | none listed | wheat |
| Ottogi Jin Jjajang 진짜장 |
393 | 815 | 5.19 | 8.89 | none listed | — |
Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.
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