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Special K
Special K by Kellogg's provides 359 kcal per 100 g, with 28.2 g of sugars and 7.7 g of protein. That is 55% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Breakfast cereals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 359 kcal | 390 −8% |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 9.1 −86% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 87.2 g | 66.3 +32% |
| Total sugars | 28.2 g | 18.2 +55% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.7 g | 8 |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 10.2 −25% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 0.7 +144% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4922 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low fat
- 1.3 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 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)
- High fiber
- 7.7 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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Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 12619726
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special K?
Special K contains 359 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Special K?
Special K has 28.2 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). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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