Special K by Kellogg's

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Special K

by Kellogg's 500g in Cereal flakes Barcode 5000127163195

Special K Original

Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Special K by Kellogg's provides 392 kcal per 100 g, with 15 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 24% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cereal flakes category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.3 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.3 g · Low
Sugars
15 g · Moderate
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 392 kcal 372 +5%
Total fat 1.3 g 5.7 −77%
Saturated fat 0.3 g 1.4 −78%
Carbohydrates 84 g 67 +25%
Total sugars 15 g 12.1 +24%
Added sugars 10.5 g 7.8 +35%
Dietary fiber 6 g 8.8 −32%
Protein 8 g 10.8 −26%
Salt 0.8 g 0.6 +43%

Category average across 301 Cereal flakes products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cereal flakes

Calories higher 25%
Sugars higher 37%
Salt higher 28%
Saturated fat lower 19%
Protein top 76%
Fiber top 70%

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

Ingredients

rice (46%), _wholewheat_ (33%), sugar, _barley_ (8%), malted _barley_ flour, _barley_ malt flavouring, salt, niacin, iron, zinc, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin), vitamin b6, folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin b12

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Gluten
May contain traces
Gluten

Product details

Quantity
500g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000127163195

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Special K?

Special K contains 392 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Special K?

Special K has 15 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Special K healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (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.

What allergens does Special K 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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