Neoguri Ramen: Mild and Spicy Seafood, Cup and Bowl Compared

This page covers five Neoguri versions from Nongshim. Four are soup-style: Nongshim Mild Neoguri, Nongshim Mild Neoguri Cup, Nongshim Neoguri Cup and Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle. The fifth, Nongshim Stir-fried Neoguri, is a stir-fried noodle. The two mild versions carry a light taste tag, and the cup and bowl versions lean salty and hearty.

Per 100 g, sodium runs from 934 mg in the stir-fried version to 1921 mg in the Mild Neoguri Cup. Calories run from 421 kcal in Mild Neoguri to 464 kcal in the Big Bowl. The sections below show how the five compare and what to check before you cook.

Nongshim Mild Neoguri

Nongshim Mild Neoguri Cup

Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle

Nongshim Neoguri Cup

How the flavors group

The mild pair is Nongshim Mild Neoguri and Nongshim Mild Neoguri Cup. Both are tagged as light. The cup version also carries a salty tag. The standard pair is Nongshim Neoguri Cup and Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle, both tagged salty and hearty. Their ingredient lists name fish cake and processed seafood products.

Nongshim Stir-fried Neoguri stands apart. It is tagged salty and nutty, and it is the only one listed with a flavored oil. It is made to be eaten without a soup.

Lighter and heavier per 100 g

On sodium, the stir-fried version is lowest at 934 mg per 100 g. Mild Neoguri follows at 1233 mg, then the Big Bowl at 1396 mg and the Neoguri Cup at 1516 mg. The Mild Neoguri Cup is highest at 1921 mg. So a mild name does not guarantee the lowest sodium on the label. The cup version of the mild flavor is the saltiest of the five by these numbers.

On calories and fat, Mild Neoguri is lightest at 421 kcal and 12.5 g of fat per 100 g. The Big Bowl is heaviest at 464 kcal and 18.92 g of fat. Sugar per 100 g is lowest in the Big Bowl at 3.6 g and highest in Stir-fried Neoguri at 6.57 g. Mild Neoguri has 5 g, the Mild Neoguri Cup 6.35 g and the Neoguri Cup 6.45 g.

What to check on the label

Wheat is listed for Mild Neoguri and Stir-fried Neoguri. Wheat and fish are both listed for the Big Bowl. If you avoid an ingredient, read the pack in your hands, because an empty flag is not a certification.

These are the Korean-market versions. Packs sold outside Korea can differ, so compare the ingredient list and numbers on your own pack before relying on the figures here.

The lineup

• Nongshim Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리 — The lightest of the five per 100 g in calories and fat, with a light taste tag. Its ingredient list names a processed seafood product, and wheat is listed.
• Nongshim Mild Neoguri Cup 순한너구리컵 — The mild flavor in a cup, and the highest sodium of the five at 1921 mg per 100 g. It carries a salty tag alongside the light one.
• Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle 너구리큰사발면 — The larger bowl, with the most calories and fat per 100 g and the lowest sugar. Its ingredients name fish cake and dried green onion, and wheat and fish are listed.
• Nongshim Neoguri Cup 너구리컵 — The standard cup, tagged salty and hearty. Its ingredient list names fish cake, processed seafood products and a powder soup.
• Nongshim Stir-fried Neoguri 볶음너구리 — The stir-fried version, with the lowest sodium at 934 mg per 100 g and the highest sugar at 6.57 g. It lists a flavored oil and is tagged nutty.

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 Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리	421	1233	5	7.5	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Mild Neoguri Cup 순한너구리컵	437	1921	6.35	7.94	none listed	—
Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle 너구리큰사발면	464	1396	3.6	8.11	none listed	wheat, fish
Nongshim Neoguri Cup 너구리컵	452	1516	6.45	8.06	none listed	—
Nongshim Stir-fried Neoguri 볶음너구리	445	934	6.57	8.76	none listed	wheat

Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.

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Popular Korean Ramen Ranked by Calories (Per 100 g)

This page ranks 22 well-known Korean ramen by kcal per 100 g, from the most to the least. Paldo Lunch Box sits at the top with 453 kcal per 100 g. Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon is at the bottom with 379 kcal per 100 g.

All figures are per 100 g for the Korean-market versions. Packs sold outside Korea can differ, so use these numbers to compare products, not as a promise about the pack in your hand.

Paldo Lunch Box

Ottogi Sesame Ramyun

Paldo King Ttukkeong

Nongshim Sari Gomtang Noodle

The top of the list

Paldo Lunch Box leads at 453 kcal per 100 g. Ottogi Sesame Ramyun and Paldo King Ttukkeong follow at 450 kcal per 100 g each. Nongshim Sari Gomtang Noodle comes next at 445 kcal, then Ottogi Snack Noodle at 440 kcal. All five are soup-style ramen, and all five carry the hearty taste tag.

Sodium per 100 g varies even among these five. Lunch Box shows 1605 mg and King Ttukkeong shows 1536 mg. Sari Gomtang Noodle shows 1545 mg and Snack Noodle shows 1583 mg. The highest sodium on the whole page belongs to Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle, at 1849 mg per 100 g. Its kcal sits mid-table at 436.

The lighter end

The four lowest are Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon at 379 kcal, Ottogi Jin Jjamppong at 385 kcal, Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black at 401 kcal and Paldo Bibim Myun at 404 kcal, all per 100 g. Three of the four are stir-fried or mixed-style noodles rather than soup. Next up is a group of three at 417 kcal per 100 g: Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor, Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor and Nongshim Shin Ramyun.

Lower kcal does not always mean lower sodium or sugar. Bibim Myun has the lowest sodium after Sichuan Chapagetti, at 838 mg per 100 g, but the highest sugar on the page, at 9.23 g per 100 g. Jin Jjamppong is light in kcal but shows 1369 mg of sodium per 100 g.

How to read the label

Every number here is per 100 g, not per pack. Check the weight of your own pack before comparing it with another. Seasoning packets, sauce packets and cup or bowl formats all change what you actually eat.

Several products here list wheat in the allergen line, so read the allergen line on your own pack. The list above is based on the Korean-market versions, and packs sold outside Korea can differ.

The lineup

• Paldo Lunch Box 도시락 — The highest kcal on the list at 453 kcal per 100 g, and also the lowest sugar at 2.33 g per 100 g. Its taste tags are hearty and salty.
• Ottogi Sesame Ramyun 참깨라면 — A nutty, hearty soup-style ramen at 450 kcal per 100 g. Its ingredients include a flavored oil and an egg-containing processed product.
• Paldo King Ttukkeong 왕뚜껑 — Ties Sesame Ramyun at 450 kcal per 100 g, with sodium of 1536 mg per 100 g. It lists a garnish soup and a powder soup alongside the noodles.
• Nongshim Sari Gomtang Noodle 사리곰탕면 — The highest protein on the list at 10.91 g per 100 g, with 445 kcal. Its only taste tag is hearty.
• Ottogi Snack Noodle 스낵면 — A short ingredient list of noodles and a compound seasoning. Sodium is 1583 mg per 100 g, at 440 kcal.
• Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti 사천짜파게티 — The black bean sauce stir-fried style, with the lowest sodium on the list at 788 mg per 100 g despite 438 kcal. Wheat is listed as an allergen.
• Ottogi Kimchi Ramyun 김치라면 — Shares 438 kcal per 100 g with Sichuan Chapagetti, but this one is a spicy soup-style ramen with 1442 mg of sodium per 100 g.
• Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle 육개장사발면 — The bowl-format ramen with the highest sodium here, 1849 mg per 100 g, at 436 kcal. Wheat is listed as an allergen.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold 신라면 골드 — The spicy beef-flavored Shin Ramyun in its Gold version, at 432 kcal per 100 g and 1432 mg of sodium. Wheat is listed as an allergen.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black 신라면 블랙 — The Black version of Shin Ramyun has lower sodium than Gold, at 1328 mg per 100 g, and higher sugar at 5.97 g per 100 g. Kcal is 429.
• Ottogi Yeol Ramyun 열라면 — A spicy, hearty soup-style ramen at 429 kcal per 100 g. Its listed ingredients include a fruit and vegetable processed product.
• Samyang Samyang Ramyun 삼양라면 — A hearty soup-style ramen with a very short ingredient list of noodles and a compound seasoning. Kcal is 429 per 100 g.
• Nongshim Squid Jjamppong 오징어짬뽕 — A spicy and salty jjamppong-style soup at 423 kcal per 100 g. Sugar is 6.45 g per 100 g, among the higher figures here, and wheat is listed as an allergen.
• Nongshim Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리 — Tagged plain-tasting rather than spicy, with the lowest sodium of any soup-style ramen here at 1233 mg per 100 g. Kcal is 421.
• Nongshim Ansungtangmyun 안성탕면 — The second-lowest sugar on the list at 2.4 g per 100 g, at 420 kcal. Rice flour appears in its ingredient list, and wheat is listed as an allergen.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor 진라면 순한맛 — The mild version of Jin Ramen, with 10 g of protein per 100 g and 417 kcal. Its taste tags are mild and hearty.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor 진라면 매운맛 — The spicy version of Jin Ramen, with the same three listed ingredients as the mild one. Sodium is 1550 mg per 100 g, at 417 kcal.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun 신라면 — The original spicy beef-flavored Shin Ramyun at 417 kcal per 100 g, with sodium of 1492 mg. It lists the same three ingredients as the Jin Ramen pair.
• Paldo Bibim Myun 팔도비빔면 — A cold spicy mixed noodle with only a sauce and noodles listed. It has the highest sugar here at 9.23 g per 100 g and low sodium at 838 mg, at 404 kcal.
• Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black 짜파게티더블랙 — A black bean sauce noodle with the lowest fat on the list at 9.48 g per 100 g and the highest carbs at 71.55 g. Kcal is 401, and sodium is 966 mg.
• Ottogi Jin Jjamppong 진짬뽕 — The second-lightest in kcal at 385 per 100 g, though sodium is still 1369 mg. A spicy jjamppong soup with a sauce and a flavored oil listed.
• Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon 불닭볶음면 — The lightest on the list at 379 kcal per 100 g, with 914 mg of sodium. A hot chicken flavor stir-fried ramen tagged spicy and addictive.

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
Paldo Lunch Box 도시락	453	1605	2.33	8.14	none listed	—
Ottogi Sesame Ramyun 참깨라면	450	1445	3.64	8.18	none listed	—
Paldo King Ttukkeong 왕뚜껑	450	1536	3.64	8.18	none listed	—
Nongshim Sari Gomtang Noodle 사리곰탕면	445	1545	2.73	10.91	none listed	—
Ottogi Snack Noodle 스낵면	440	1583	3.7	9.26	none listed	—
Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti 사천짜파게티	438	788	5.84	8.03	none listed	wheat
Ottogi Kimchi Ramyun 김치라면	438	1442	4.17	8.33	none listed	—
Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle 육개장사발면	436	1849	4.65	8.14	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold 신라면 골드	432	1432	4	8	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black 신라면 블랙	429	1328	5.97	8.96	none listed	wheat
Ottogi Yeol Ramyun 열라면	429	1525	4.17	9.17	none listed	—
Samyang Samyang Ramyun 삼양라면	429	1517	3.33	8.33	none listed	—
Nongshim Squid Jjamppong 오징어짬뽕	423	1411	6.45	8.07	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리	421	1233	5	7.5	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Ansungtangmyun 안성탕면	420	1432	2.4	8.8	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	—
Nongshim Shin Ramyun 신라면	417	1492	3.33	8.33	none listed	—
Paldo Bibim Myun 팔도비빔면	404	838	9.23	6.92	none listed	—
Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black 짜파게티더블랙	401	966	6.9	7.76	none listed	—
Ottogi Jin Jjamppong 진짬뽕	385	1369	5.38	7.69	none listed	—
Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon 불닭볶음면	379	914	5	8.57	none listed	—

Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.

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Samyang Ramen vs Shin Ramyun: Label Comparison

Samyang Samyang Ramyun is the heavier and slightly saltier of the two per 100 g. It has 429 kcal and 1517 mg of sodium, against 417 kcal and 1492 mg for Nongshim Shin Ramyun. Sugar, protein and fat are identical at 3.33 g, 8.33 g and 13.33 g per 100 g. Carbs are 69.16 g for Samyang and 65.83 g for Shin Ramyun.

The listed ingredients and flavors differ more than the numbers do. Shin Ramyun is described as spicy and beef-flavored, and its list adds a fruit and vegetable product to the noodles and seasoning blend. Samyang Samyang Ramyun lists only noodles and a seasoning blend, and carries a hearty taste tag with no spicy tag.

Nongshim Shin Ramyun

Samyang Samyang Ramyun

The main differences

On energy, Samyang Samyang Ramyun comes to 429 kcal per 100 g and Nongshim Shin Ramyun to 417 kcal. The sodium gap is small: 1517 mg against 1492 mg per 100 g. Both are high-sodium noodles by any reading, so neither is the light choice. The extra weight for Samyang shows up mainly in carbs, 69.16 g against 65.83 g per 100 g.

The ingredient lists set them apart. Shin Ramyun lists noodles, a seasoning blend and a processed fruit and vegetable product. Samyang lists noodles and a seasoning blend only. For taste, Shin Ramyun is tagged spicy and hearty. Samyang is tagged hearty and also carries a retro theme tag.

Who might prefer which

If you want a spicy, beef-flavored soup, Shin Ramyun is the one whose flavor description and taste tags point that way. It also has slightly lower energy, sodium and carbs per 100 g.

If you like a plainer, hearty bowl with a shorter ingredient list, Samyang Samyang Ramyun fits better. Its tags give hearty and retro, with no spicy tag. Expect a bit more energy and carbs per 100 g.

What to check on the label

Read the ingredient list first. The two products differ there, and the seasoning blend is listed without further detail. If you avoid a particular ingredient, check the pack in your hands.

Both sets of numbers here are for the Korean-market versions. Packs sold outside Korea can differ, so compare the label on your own pack before you rely on any figure.

The lineup

• Nongshim Shin Ramyun 신라면 — The spicy, beef-flavored one, with a fruit and vegetable product added to its ingredient list. It is a little lower than Samyang in energy, sodium and carbs per 100 g.
• Samyang Samyang Ramyun 삼양라면 — The shorter ingredient list, with noodles and a seasoning blend only, and a hearty tag with a retro theme. It is the heavier and slightly saltier of the two 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 Shin Ramyun 신라면	417	1492	3.33	8.33	none listed	—
Samyang Samyang Ramyun 삼양라면	429	1517	3.33	8.33	none listed	—

Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.

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Popular Korean Cup Noodles Ranked by Sodium (Per 100 g)

Among these 15 cup and bowl ramen, Nongshim Shin Ramyun Cup has the most sodium at 1985 mg per 100 g. Samyang Big Cup Buldak Bokkeummyeon has the least at 905 mg per 100 g. Every figure on this page is per 100 g, so the list compares the noodles themselves and not whole packs.

Four versions sit close behind the top: Nongshim Squid Jjamppong Cup, Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle and the two Ottogi Jin Ramen cups. The big cups and big bowls sit lower, and the two black bean sauce noodles and the Samyang stir-fried ramen sit lowest.

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Cup

Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor Cup

Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor Cup

The top of the list

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Cup is first at 1985 mg of sodium per 100 g. It is a spicy beef-flavored ramen, and its taste tags are salty and hearty. Next come Nongshim Squid Jjamppong Cup at 1851 mg and Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle at 1849 mg. These two are very close to each other.

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor Cup follows at 1800 mg per 100 g. Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor Cup is next at 1754 mg. The mild cup has more sodium per 100 g than the spicy one, so the name on the front says little about salt. Paldo Lunch Box, Paldo King Ttukkeong, Nongshim Neoguri Cup and Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black Bowl fill the middle of the list. The last two are almost level at 1516 mg and 1515 mg.

The lighter end

The big cups and big bowls of the same ramen come out lower than the standard cups. Nongshim Shin Ramyun Big Bowl Noodle has 1360 mg per 100 g, against 1985 mg for the Shin Ramyun Cup. Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle has 1396 mg, against 1516 mg for the Neoguri Cup. Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor Big Cup has 1355 mg, against 1754 mg for the standard spicy cup.

The lowest three are Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle at 992 mg, Paldo Jjajang King Ttukkeong at 962 mg and Samyang Big Cup Buldak Bokkeummyeon at 905 mg. All three are sauce-style noodles. The Paldo Jjajang King Ttukkeong has the most fat on the list at 20 g per 100 g, so lower sodium does not mean lighter in every way.

How to read the label

Check the sodium line first, then the pack size. The figures here are per 100 g, so they show how salty the food is. They do not show how much sodium is in the whole cup. Kcal, sugar, protein, fat and carbs are on the same basis.

These figures describe the Korean-market versions. Packs sold outside Korea can differ, so compare against the label on the pack in your hands. If you watch for allergens, read the listed allergens too. Wheat appears on many of these, Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle also lists fish, and Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle also lists soy.

The lineup

• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Cup 신라면컵 — The highest sodium on the list per 100 g. It is described as a spicy beef-flavored ramen, and its listed ingredients start with fish cake, processed fruit and vegetable, dried shiitake and dried green onion.
• Nongshim Squid Jjamppong Cup 오징어짬뽕컵 — The squid jjamppong flavor, with sodium very close to the Yukgaejang bowl. Its ingredient list starts with wheat flour and includes a processed seafood item.
• Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle 육개장사발면 — A bowl-style noodle with a single taste tag, hearty, and the lowest sugar among the top three. Its listed ingredients include fish cake and dried green onion, and wheat is the listed allergen.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor Cup 진라면 순한맛 컵 — The mild version of Jin Ramen has more sodium per 100 g than the spicy cup from the same brand. Its short ingredient list names processed seafood and processed fruit and vegetable items, with no allergens listed.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor Cup 진라면 매운맛 컵 — The spicy Jin Ramen cup, tagged spicy and salty. Its ingredient list ends with chili powder, and its sodium is a little lower than the mild cup.
• Paldo Lunch Box 도시락 — Paldo's cup is tagged hearty and salty, and it has the lowest sugar on the list at 2.33 g per 100 g. The ingredient list is very short: noodles, seasoning and other processed items.
• Paldo King Ttukkeong 왕뚜껑 — A Paldo cup with an ingredient list split into noodles, a vegetable-flake soup and a powder soup. It sits in the middle for sodium and is tagged hearty and salty.
• Nongshim Neoguri Cup 너구리컵 — The Neoguri cup lists fish cake first, then seafood items and a powder soup. Its sodium is almost the same as Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black Bowl.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black Bowl 신라면블랙사발 — A spicy beef-flavored ramen in a black bowl, tagged spicy and salty. Its ingredients include dried chili and a processed item that contains meat, with wheat as the listed allergen.
• Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle 너구리큰사발면 — The Neoguri flavor in a bigger bowl, with lower sodium per 100 g than the standard Neoguri cup. It lists both wheat and fish as allergens.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Big Bowl Noodle 신라면큰사발면 — The Shin Ramyun flavor in a big bowl, with far less sodium per 100 g than the Shin Ramyun Cup. Its ingredients include dried carrot, dried shiitake and dried green onion.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor Big Cup 진라면 매운맛 큰컵 — The spicy Jin Ramen in a bigger cup, with lower sodium per 100 g than the standard spicy cup. It keeps the spicy and salty taste tags and lists chili powder.
• Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle 짜파게티큰사발면 — The first of the sauce-style noodles, described as black bean sauce noodles. Its sodium is well below the soup-style cups, and its taste tags are salty and nutty. Its listed ingredients include soy protein, and wheat and soy are the listed allergens.
• Paldo Jjajang King Ttukkeong 짜장 왕뚜껑 — The black bean version of King Ttukkeong has much less sodium per 100 g than the original. It has the most fat on the list at 20 g per 100 g, and its only taste tag is hearty.
• Samyang Big Cup Buldak Bokkeummyeon 큰컵 불닭볶음면 — The lowest sodium on the list per 100 g. It is described as a Korean hot chicken flavor stir-fried ramen, and its ingredient list is only noodles, sauce and seasoning.

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 Cup 신라면컵	462	1985	6.15	7.69	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Squid Jjamppong Cup 오징어짬뽕컵	448	1851	7.46	7.46	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle 육개장사발면	436	1849	4.65	8.14	none listed	wheat
Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor Cup 진라면 순한맛 컵	431	1800	4.62	10.77	none listed	—
Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor Cup 진라면 매운맛 컵	431	1754	4.62	9.23	none listed	—
Paldo Lunch Box 도시락	453	1605	2.33	8.14	none listed	—
Paldo King Ttukkeong 왕뚜껑	450	1536	3.64	8.18	none listed	—
Nongshim Neoguri Cup 너구리컵	452	1516	6.45	8.06	none listed	—
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black Bowl 신라면블랙사발	441	1515	4.95	8.91	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Neoguri Big Bowl Noodle 너구리큰사발면	464	1396	3.6	8.11	none listed	wheat, fish
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Big Bowl Noodle 신라면큰사발면	439	1360	5.26	7.9	none listed	wheat
Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor Big Cup 진라면 매운맛 큰컵	455	1355	5.45	9.09	none listed	—
Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle 짜파게티큰사발면	447	992	6.5	8.13	none listed	wheat, soy
Paldo Jjajang King Ttukkeong 짜장 왕뚜껑	462	962	4.76	9.52	none listed	—
Samyang Big Cup Buldak Bokkeummyeon 큰컵 불닭볶음면	405	905	7.62	8.57	none listed	—

Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.

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Jin Ramen Mild vs Spicy: Calories, Sodium and Ingredients

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor is the saltiest of the Jin Ramen versions here, at 1567 mg of sodium per 100 g. Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor has 1550 mg per 100 g. Both have 417 kcal per 100 g, so neither is heavier than the other on calories. The spicy one has slightly more sugar, at 3.83 g per 100 g against 3.33 g for the mild.

The listed ingredients for mild and spicy are the same three items. A third version, Ottogi Jin Ramen Slightly Spicy Flavor, sits between them in name. It has the lowest sodium per 100 g at 1467 mg, but the most calories at 425 kcal per 100 g, and a longer ingredient list.

The mild version is tagged as plain and filling. The spicy and slightly spicy ones are tagged as spicy and filling.

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor

Ottogi Jin Ramen Slightly Spicy Flavor

Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor

The main differences

Start with the numbers per 100 g. Mild: 417 kcal, 1567 mg sodium, 3.33 g sugar, 10 g protein, 12.5 g fat, 65.83 g carbs. Spicy: 417 kcal, 1550 mg sodium, 3.83 g sugar, 9.17 g protein, 12.5 g fat, 66.67 g carbs. The two are close. Mild is a little saltier and has a little more protein. Spicy has a little more sugar and carbs.

Slightly Spicy stands apart. It has 425 kcal, 1467 mg sodium, 3.33 g sugar, 10 g protein, 15 g fat and 62.5 g carbs per 100 g. That is the lowest sodium and carbs of the three, and the highest fat.

On the ingredient list, mild and spicy each give oil-fried noodles, a compound seasoning and a processed fruit and vegetable product. Slightly Spicy gives a longer list. It names the seasoning twice, four processed fruit and vegetable items, and a processed seafood item.

Who might prefer which

If you want a plain, filling bowl, the mild version carries the taste tags for that. Keep in mind it has the highest sodium per 100 g of the three.

If you want a spicy flavor, the spicy version has the spicy tag and a sodium figure just below the mild. Slightly Spicy is the pick if you want a spicy tag with the lowest sodium per 100 g. It also has the most fat and calories per 100 g, so it is the heaviest of the three on those two counts.

What to check on the label

These figures are for the Korean-market versions, and packs sold outside Korea can differ. Read the numbers and ingredient list on the pack in your hands.

Also check the weight of the pack, since the figures above are per 100 g and not for a whole bag. Compare like with like when you set one version beside another.

The lineup

• Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor 진라면 순한맛 — The mild version, tagged as plain and filling. It has the highest sodium per 100 g of the three, at 1567 mg.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Slightly Spicy Flavor 진라면 약간매운맛 — The slightly spicy version, with the longest ingredient list. It has the lowest sodium of the three, but the most calories and fat per 100 g.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor 진라면 매운맛 — The spicy version, with the same three listed ingredients as the mild. It has the most sugar and carbs per 100 g, and the least protein.

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
Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor 진라면 순한맛	417	1567	3.33	10	none listed	—
Ottogi Jin Ramen Slightly Spicy Flavor 진라면 약간매운맛	425	1467	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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Popular Korean Ramen Ranked by Sodium (Per 100 g)

This list covers 22 well-known Korean ramen, ranked by sodium per 100 g. Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle is at the top with 1849 mg per 100 g. Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti is at the bottom with 788 mg per 100 g.

Most of the soup ramen sit close together in the upper part of the list, between 1411 mg and 1849 mg per 100 g. The lower part is mostly sauce, stir-fried and mixed noodles. Use the ranking to see which names sit near the top, which sit lower, and what else differs between them.

Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle

Paldo Lunch Box

Ottogi Snack Noodle

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor

The top of the list

Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle leads at 1849 mg per 100 g. Paldo Lunch Box follows at 1605 mg, then Ottogi Snack Noodle at 1583 mg. Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor (1567 mg) and Spicy Flavor (1550 mg) come next, and the mild one is slightly higher. Nongshim Sari Gomtang Noodle (1545 mg) and Paldo King Ttukkeong (1536 mg) are close behind.

The famous red-pack names sit in the middle of the upper group. Nongshim Shin Ramyun is at 1492 mg per 100 g. Shin Ramyun Gold is at 1432 mg and Shin Ramyun Black is at 1328 mg, so the two upgraded versions are both lower on this measure. Samyang Samyang Ramyun is at 1517 mg per 100 g.

The lighter end

Nongshim Mild Neoguri is the lowest soup ramen on this list at 1233 mg per 100 g. Its taste tag is light and clean. Below it, the list changes to sauce noodles. Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black is at 966 mg per 100 g, Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon is at 914 mg, Paldo Bibim Myun is at 838 mg and Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti is at 788 mg.

Sodium is only one number. Paldo Bibim Myun has the highest sugar on the list at 9.23 g per 100 g, and its taste tags include sweet. A lower sodium figure does not mean a milder or lighter bowl overall.

How to read the label

Every number here is per 100 g, not per pack or per bowl. Compare the same base when you look at a pack in your hands. These are the Korean-market versions, and packs sold outside Korea can differ.

Wheat is listed on the label for some of these, including Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle, Shin Ramyun Gold, Shin Ramyun Black, Ansungtangmyun, Squid Jjamppong, Mild Neoguri and Sichuan Chapagetti. Check the ingredient and allergen lines on your own pack, especially if you avoid a particular ingredient.

The lineup

• Nongshim Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle 육개장사발면 — The highest sodium on the list at 1849 mg per 100 g. Its listed ingredients include fish cake and dried green onion, and wheat is listed.
• Paldo Lunch Box 도시락 — The second-highest at 1605 mg per 100 g, with a very short ingredient list of noodles, seasoning and one processed item. Tagged hearty and salty.
• Ottogi Snack Noodle 스낵면 — A plain pairing of fried noodles and seasoning in the listed ingredients. Tagged hearty, at 1583 mg per 100 g.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor 진라면 순한맛 — The mild Jin Ramen, tagged light and hearty. It is slightly higher in sodium than its spicy sibling, at 1567 mg per 100 g.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor 진라면 매운맛 — The spicy Jin Ramen at 1550 mg per 100 g. It has the same three listed ingredients as the mild one.
• Nongshim Sari Gomtang Noodle 사리곰탕면 — Listed as noodles, a garnish packet and a powder soup. It has 1545 mg of sodium per 100 g and a hearty tag.
• Paldo King Ttukkeong 왕뚜껑 — A larger-bowl name with salty and hearty tags. It lists fried noodles, a garnish soup and a powder soup, at 1536 mg per 100 g.
• Ottogi Yeol Ramyun 열라면 — A spicy-tagged Ottogi ramen at 1525 mg per 100 g. Its listed ingredients start with the seasoning.
• Samyang Samyang Ramyun 삼양라면 — A short ingredient list of fried noodles and seasoning, tagged as a retro-style classic. It has 1517 mg of sodium per 100 g.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun 신라면 — Glossed as spicy beef-flavored instant ramen, at 1492 mg per 100 g. It is the standard version of the Shin Ramyun line here.
• Ottogi Sesame Ramyun 참깨라면 — The nutty one, tagged for its sesame-style flavor. Its listed ingredients include a flavored oil and an egg-containing processed item, at 1445 mg per 100 g.
• Ottogi Kimchi Ramyun 김치라면 — The kimchi version, tagged spicy and hearty. It lists only seasoning and fried noodles, at 1442 mg per 100 g.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold 신라면 골드 — The Gold version of Shin Ramyun, at 1432 mg per 100 g. It has a long ingredient list that includes flavored oil, and wheat is listed.
• Nongshim Ansungtangmyun 안성탕면 — Tied with Shin Ramyun Gold at 1432 mg per 100 g. Rice flour is among its listed ingredients, and it is tagged hearty only.
• Nongshim Squid Jjamppong 오징어짬뽕 — A squid jjamppong flavor, tagged spicy and salty. It has 6.45 g of sugar per 100 g.
• Ottogi Jin Jjamppong 진짬뽕 — A jjamppong-style ramen at 1369 mg per 100 g. Its listed ingredients include sauce, flavored oil and fried noodles, and it has only a spicy tag.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black 신라면 블랙 — The Black version of Shin Ramyun, lower in sodium than the standard at 1328 mg per 100 g. It has 5.97 g of sugar per 100 g, and wheat is listed.
• Nongshim Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리 — The mildest soup ramen here, tagged light and clean. It has 1233 mg of sodium per 100 g, and its listed ingredients include a seafood processed item.
• Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black 짜파게티더블랙 — Glossed as black bean sauce instant noodles. It is the first sauce noodle on the list, at 966 mg per 100 g, tagged salty and nutty.
• Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon 불닭볶음면 — Glossed as Korean hot chicken flavor stir-fried ramen. It is tagged spicy and habit-forming, at 914 mg per 100 g.
• Paldo Bibim Myun 팔도비빔면 — Glossed as cold spicy mixed noodles. Its ingredient list is just sauce and noodles, with the highest sugar on the list at 9.23 g per 100 g and a sweet tag.
• Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti 사천짜파게티 — The lowest sodium on the list at 788 mg per 100 g. It is glossed as black bean sauce instant noodles, and wheat is listed.

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 Yukgaejang Bowl Noodle 육개장사발면	436	1849	4.65	8.14	none listed	wheat
Paldo Lunch Box 도시락	453	1605	2.33	8.14	none listed	—
Ottogi Snack Noodle 스낵면	440	1583	3.7	9.26	none listed	—
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	—
Nongshim Sari Gomtang Noodle 사리곰탕면	445	1545	2.73	10.91	none listed	—
Paldo King Ttukkeong 왕뚜껑	450	1536	3.64	8.18	none listed	—
Ottogi Yeol Ramyun 열라면	429	1525	4.17	9.17	none listed	—
Samyang Samyang Ramyun 삼양라면	429	1517	3.33	8.33	none listed	—
Nongshim Shin Ramyun 신라면	417	1492	3.33	8.33	none listed	—
Ottogi Sesame Ramyun 참깨라면	450	1445	3.64	8.18	none listed	—
Ottogi Kimchi Ramyun 김치라면	438	1442	4.17	8.33	none listed	—
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold 신라면 골드	432	1432	4	8	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Ansungtangmyun 안성탕면	420	1432	2.4	8.8	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Squid Jjamppong 오징어짬뽕	423	1411	6.45	8.07	none listed	wheat
Ottogi Jin Jjamppong 진짬뽕	385	1369	5.38	7.69	none listed	—
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black 신라면 블랙	429	1328	5.97	8.96	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리	421	1233	5	7.5	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black 짜파게티더블랙	401	966	6.9	7.76	none listed	—
Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon 불닭볶음면	379	914	5	8.57	none listed	—
Paldo Bibim Myun 팔도비빔면	404	838	9.23	6.92	none listed	—
Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti 사천짜파게티	438	788	5.84	8.03	none listed	wheat

Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.

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Chapagetti vs Jin Jjajang: Korean Black Bean Noodles Compared

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.

Nongshim Chapagetti Big Bowl Noodle

Nongshim Chapagetti Double Black

Nongshim Sichuan Chapagetti

Ottogi Jin Jjajang

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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Comparing Nongshim Mild Neoguri to Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor and Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor reveals distinct nutritional differences per 100 g. Nongshim Mild Neoguri is slightly heavier at 421 kcal and sweeter with 5 g of sugar. The two Jin Ramen varieties are saltier per 100 g, with the mild version at 1567 mg of sodium and the spicy at 1550 mg, compared to the 1233 mg found in the Neoguri.

The ingredient lists reflect the separate directions of these Korean instant noodles. Nongshim Mild Neoguri lists other processed seafood products alongside potato starch and wheat flour. Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor and Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor both list fried noodles, complex seasoning food, and fruit and vegetable processed products.

Nongshim Mild Neoguri

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor

Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor

Main differences in flavor and ingredients

The core difference lies in the flavor base and taste tags. Nongshim Mild Neoguri carries a light taste tag and builds its profile on seafood ingredients and a noodle base that includes potato starch. Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor and Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor are both tagged as hearty. The spicy version adds a spicy taste tag to its profile. Fat content remains identical across all three at 12.5 g per 100 g.

Who might prefer which

Readers looking for a lower sodium intake per 100 g might lean toward Nongshim Mild Neoguri. Those who prefer more protein per 100 g can look to Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor with 10 g, or the spicy version with 9.17 g, while Neoguri offers 7.5 g. Carb counts also vary, with Neoguri at 70 g per 100 g and the Jin Ramen options sitting at 65.83 g and 66.67 g.

What to check on the label

Keep in mind that packs sold outside Korea can differ from the domestic versions. When checking the Korean label, Nongshim Mild Neoguri lists wheat as an allergen. It also lists eggshell calcium, palm oil, and various processed edible oils and fats. The two Jin Ramen packets list fried noodles, complex seasoning food, and fruit and vegetable processed products.

The lineup

• Nongshim Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리 — A light seafood-style noodle that contains 421 kcal and 5 g of sugar per 100 g, featuring processed seafood products and potato starch.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Flavor 진라면 순한맛 — A hearty noodle soup with 1567 mg of sodium and 10 g of protein per 100 g, listing fruit and vegetable processed products.
• Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Flavor 진라면 매운맛 — The spicy alternative in the Jin Ramen line, offering 1550 mg of sodium and 9.17 g of 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 Mild Neoguri 순한 너구리	421	1233	5	7.5	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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Shin Ramyun Black vs Red vs Gold: What Changes on the Label

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold is the heaviest at 432 kcal per 100 g, while Nongshim Shin Ramyun has the highest sodium at 1492 mg per 100 g. Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black is the sweetest, containing 5.97 g of sugar per 100 g. All four products are spicy beef-flavored instant ramen. The original lists fried noodles, complex seasoning, and processed fruit and vegetable products. The Black, Gold, and The Red versions share a base of wheat flour, potato starch, and palm oil alongside various seasonings.

These details apply to the Korean-market versions. Packs sold outside Korea can differ.

Nongshim Shin Ramyun

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold

Nongshim Shin Ramyun The Red

Main differences in the lineup

The original Nongshim Shin Ramyun keeps its ingredient list short, noting fried noodles, complex seasoning, and processed fruit and vegetable products. The premium versions expand on this base. Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black, Gold, and The Red use wheat flour, potato starch, and palm oil, adding ingredients like modified starch, calcium eggshell, polyphosphate, and vitamin B2. Gold includes flavored oil, which pushes its fat content to 15.2 g per 100 g.

Nongshim Shin Ramyun The Red matches Gold in sodium with 1432 mg per 100 g but has slightly less fat at 13.6 g per 100 g. All four versions carry the spicy and filling taste tags.

Choosing your style

Those looking for less sodium per 100 g might prefer Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black, which has 1328 mg. However, Black also has the highest sugar content at 5.97 g per 100 g and the most carbohydrates at 67.91 g per 100 g. People looking for the lowest fat content can look to the original, which sits at 13.33 g per 100 g.

Protein levels vary slightly across the range. Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black leads with 8.96 g per 100 g, and Nongshim Shin Ramyun The Red follows closely with 8.8 g per 100 g.

What to check on the label

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black, Gold, and The Red all list wheat as an allergen. The original Nongshim Shin Ramyun does not list any allergens on its label.

The lineup

• Nongshim Shin Ramyun 신라면 — The original version has the highest sodium at 1492 mg per 100 g and a shorter ingredient list based on fried noodles.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black 신라면 블랙 — The sweetest of the group with 5.97 g of sugar per 100 g, and the lowest sodium at 1328 mg per 100 g.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold 신라면 골드 — The heaviest in calories and fat, reaching 432 kcal and 15.2 g of fat per 100 g due to the addition of flavored oil.
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun The Red 신라면 더레드 — A version that matches Gold in sodium but keeps fat slightly lower at 13.6 g 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 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
Nongshim Shin Ramyun Gold 신라면 골드	432	1432	4	8	none listed	wheat
Nongshim Shin Ramyun The Red 신라면 더레드	428	1432	4	8.8	none listed	wheat

Source: product labels filed with the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). Values per 100 g.

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