Special K

by Special K in Snacks Barcode 0038000125201
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Special K by Special K provides 360 kcal per 100 g, with 32 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 71% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Snacks category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
4 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2 g · Moderate
Sugars
32 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Bar (25 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 360 kcal 90 kcal 453 −21%
Total fat 4 g 1 g 1% 25.3 −84%
Saturated fat 2 g 0.5 g 3% 6.8 −70%
Carbohydrates 80 g 20 g 7% 48.9 +64%
Total sugars 32 g 8 g 18.8 +71%
Added sugarsUSDA 32 g 8 g 16% 8.8 +264%
Dietary fiber 4 g 1 g 4% 6.7 −40%
Protein 4 g 1 g 2% 13.3 −70%
Salt 0.4 g 0.1 g 1.1 −63%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35657 Snacks products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2026. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other snacks

Calories lower 19%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt lower 35%
Saturated fat lower 27%
Protein top 80%
Fiber top 55%

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

Ingredients

Whole grain oats, fruit pieces (sugar, dried cranberries, citric acid, natural flavors, elderberry juice concentrate for color), crisp rice (rice flour, sugar, malt extract, salt, mixed tocopherols for freshness), corn syrup, fructose, sugar, palm oil. contains 2% or less of dextrose, glycerin, molasses, natural flavors, sorbitol, soy lecithin, salt, rosemary extract for freshness, nonfat milk, wheat starch.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 5

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 Bar (25 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0038000125201

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Special K?

Special K contains 360 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1 Bar (25 g)).

How much sugar is in Special K?

Special K has 32 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Special K healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Special K vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Special K contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 24, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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