Special flakes by Asda

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Special flakes

by Asda 500g in Mixed cereal flakes Barcode 5054070621509
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Special flakes by Asda provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 12 g of sugars and 7.3 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Mixed cereal flakes category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.9 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.3 g · Low
Sugars
12 g · Moderate
Salt
0.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 375 kcal 376
Total fat 0.9 g 2.1 −57%
Saturated fat 0.3 g 0.6 −47%
Carbohydrates 83 g 77 +8%
Total sugars 12 g 12.6 −5%
Added sugars 0 g 7.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 2.4 g 6.1 −61%
Protein 7.3 g 9.6 −24%
Salt 0.5 g 0.9 −38%

Category average across 225 Mixed cereal flakes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other mixed cereal flakes

Calories lower 35%
Sugars lower 37%
Salt lower 20%
Saturated fat lower 7%
Protein top 93%
Fiber top 97%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Rice (73%), Whole Wheat (24%), Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Salt, Niacin (B3), Iron, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Folic Acid (B9), Vitamin B6

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian
Allergens
Gluten

Product details

Quantity
500g
Labels & certifications
VegetarianVeganThe Vegan Society
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5054070621509

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Special flakes?

Special flakes contains 375 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Special flakes?

Special flakes has 12 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Special flakes healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Special flakes vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

What allergens does Special flakes contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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