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Special K
Special K by Kellogg's provides 356 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 17 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category and comes in a 12.9 oz pack. Contains: gluten, nuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 59g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 210 kcal | 390 −9% | |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 18.2 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 8.1 g | 4.8 g | 10% | 13 −38% |
| Dietary fiber | 10.2 g | 6 g | 21% | 8 +27% |
| Protein | 17 g | 10 g | 20% | 10.2 +66% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.7 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4917 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 19% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 10.2 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other breakfast cereals
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Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, soy protein isolate, wheat bran, almonds, contains 2% or less of cinnamon, malt flavor, salt, natural flavor. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium carbonate, iron, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12. BHT added to packaging for freshness. CONTAINS WHEAT, SOY AND ALMOND INGREDIENTS.
- Allergens
- GlutenNutsSoybeans
Product details
- Quantity
- 12.9 oz
- Serving size
- 59g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041192116698
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Recipe & label changes
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October 8, 2026
- Fat: 1.5 → —
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Ingredients:
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Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, soy protein isolate, wheat bran, almonds, cinnamon, malt flavor, salt, natural flavor, calcium carbonate, iron, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, soy protein isolate, wheat bran, almonds, contains 2% or less of cinnamon, malt flavor, salt, natural flavor. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium carbonate, iron, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12. BHT added to packaging for freshness. CONTAINS WHEAT, SOY AND ALMOND INGREDIENTS.
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special K?
Special K contains 356 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (59g).
How much sugar is in Special K?
Special K has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Special K healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Special K contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Nuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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