Two companies, Lotte Wellfood and Orion, make a Choco Pie in Korea. When comparing the standard versions per 100 g, Lotte Wellfood Lotte Choco Pie is sweeter at 37.5 g of sugar and saltier at 300 mg of sodium. Orion Choco Pie contains 35.9 g of sugar and 231 mg of sodium per 100 g. Both standard pies provide 438 kcal per 100 g. Both brands describe their products as a marshmallow cake coated in chocolate, featuring a sweet taste tag. They share many listed ingredients, including wheat flour, cocoa powder, and gelatin.
A third option, Lotte Wellfood Zero Choco Pie, alters the formula by using sugar substitutes. Korean snack recipes sometimes change depending on the destination market, and packs sold outside Korea can differ from the versions described here.
The main differences
The standard versions from Orion and Lotte Wellfood share similar nutritional profiles per 100 g, though the Lotte Wellfood version has more sodium. The ingredients lists show slight variations. Orion Choco Pie lists lactose, whole milk powder, and vegetable oil. Lotte Wellfood Lotte Choco Pie lists mixed milk powder, glycerin, and alcohol. Lotte Wellfood also makes a Zero Choco Pie, which relies on maltitol, D-maltitol, and sucralose for sweetness.
This ingredient change alters the nutritional footprint. The Lotte Wellfood Zero Choco Pie lowers the energy to 393 kcal and the sugar to 0 g per 100 g. It also increases the fat to 21.43 g per 100 g, compared to 17.5 g in the standard Lotte Wellfood version and 17.95 g in the Orion version.
Who might prefer which
Readers looking for lower sugar levels might prefer the Lotte Wellfood Zero Choco Pie. Those looking for the traditional sweet flavor might choose either the Orion Choco Pie or the standard Lotte Wellfood Lotte Choco Pie. The Orion version has slightly more protein at 5.13 g per 100 g, while the standard Lotte Wellfood version provides 5 g per 100 g. Orion Choco Pie contains 64.1 g of carbs per 100 g, and the Lotte Wellfood standard version has 65 g of carbs per 100 g.
What to check on the label
Dietary flags and allergens vary slightly between the brands. Orion Choco Pie lists milk, wheat, and egg as allergens. The two Lotte Wellfood products list wheat and egg as allergens. Orion Choco Pie carries a flag for gelatin on the label. Both Lotte Wellfood products flag gelatin and alcohol.
The lineup
- Lotte Wellfood Lotte Choco Pie 롯데 초코파이 — The standard Lotte Wellfood version containing 37.5 g of sugar and 300 mg of sodium per 100 g.
- Lotte Wellfood Zero Choco Pie 제로 초코파이 — A zero-sugar version made with maltitol and sucralose.
- Orion Choco Pie 초코파이 — The standard Orion version listing milk as an allergen and containing 35.9 g of sugar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Wellfood Lotte Choco Pie 롯데 초코파이 |
438 | 300 | 37.5 | 5 | gelatin alcohol (incl. cooking alcohol) | wheat, egg |
| Lotte Wellfood Zero Choco Pie 제로 초코파이 |
393 | 232 | 0 | 4.64 | gelatin alcohol (incl. cooking alcohol) | wheat, egg |
| Orion Choco Pie 초코파이 |
438 | 231 | 35.9 | 5.13 | gelatin | milk, wheat, egg |
Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.
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