Nongshim Shin Ramyun and Ottogi Jin Ramen are common everyday noodle soups. Comparing them per 100 g, Nongshim Shin Ramyun and Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor both provide 417 kcal. Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor has more sodium at 1550 mg compared to 1492 mg in Nongshim Shin Ramyun, and is slightly sweeter with 3.83 g of sugar versus 3.33 g. Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black is the heaviest at 429 kcal and 5.97 g of sugar per 100 g, while having the lowest sodium at 1328 mg.
The standard Nongshim Shin Ramyun and Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor are both tagged for a spicy and filling taste. Packs sold outside Korea can differ from these domestic versions. The ingredients listed in Korean for the standard Shin and Jin ramen are identical, featuring fried noodle, complex seasoning, and a fruit and vegetable processed product.
Flavor Profiles and Ingredients
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black lists a broader set of ingredients, including wheat flour, palm oil, potato starch, modified starch, calcium eggshell, refined salt, noodle-added alkaline agent, polyphosphate, sauce, vitamin B2, purified water, and complex seasoning. This version provides 8.96 g of protein and 13.43 g of fat per 100 g.
Readers wanting less heat often select Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor. Tagged for a mild taste, it offers 1567 mg of sodium and 10 g of protein per 100 g. Those preferring the classic spicy heat will look to Nongshim Shin Ramyun or Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor.
What to Check on the Label
The nutrition panels show differences in macronutrients per 100 g. Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black lists wheat as an allergen. The other three versions share a brief ingredients list of fried noodle, complex seasoning, and a fruit and vegetable processed product.
The lineup
- Nongshim Shin Ramyun 신라면 — The classic spicy beef-flavored instant ramen with 1492 mg of sodium and 13.33 g of fat per 100 g.
- Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black 신라면 블랙 — The heaviest option per 100 g, bringing 429 kcal, 5.97 g of sugar, and an ingredient list that includes potato starch and calcium eggshell.
- Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor 진라면 순한맛 — The only variation tagged with a mild taste, providing 1567 mg of sodium and 10 g of protein per 100 g.
- Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor 진라면 매운맛 — The spicy alternative that matches the standard 417 kcal per 100 g but brings a slightly higher 1550 mg of sodium.
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 Shin Ramyun 신라면 |
417 | 1492 | 3.33 | 8.33 | none listed | — |
| Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black 신라면 블랙 |
429 | 1328 | 5.97 | 8.96 | none listed | wheat |
| Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor 진라면 순한맛 |
417 | 1567 | 3.33 | 10 | none listed | — |
| Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor 진라면 매운맛 |
417 | 1550 | 3.83 | 9.17 | none listed | — |
Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.
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