Special k chocolate & almond cereal
Special k chocolate & almond cereal provides 381 kcal per 100 g, with 26.2 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 44% 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 Breakfast cereals category. Contains: gluten, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Cup (42g) Cereal (42 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 381 kcal | 160 kcal | 390 | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 2 g | 3% | 9.1 −47% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.2 −46% |
| Carbohydrates | 81 g | 34 g | 12% | 66.3 +22% |
| Total sugars | 26.2 g | 11 g | 18.2 +44% | |
| Added sugars | 12.1 g | 5.1 g | 10% | 13 −6% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.1 g | 3 g | 11% | 8 −11% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 3 g | 6% | 10.2 −30% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 +112% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4939 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low saturated fat
- 1.2 g per 100 g, 3% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- High fiber
- 7.1 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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, almonds, milled corn, wheat bran, contains 2% or less of brown sugar syrup, salt, cocoa processed with alkali, semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, dextrose), natural flavors, malt flavor, coconut oil, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), vitamin e acetate, niacinamide, beta-carotene, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin d3, vitamin b12.
- Allergens
- GlutenNuts
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Cup (42g) Cereal (42 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0038000200342
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special k chocolate & almond cereal?
Special k chocolate & almond cereal contains 381 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 Cup (42g) Cereal (42 g)).
How much sugar is in Special k chocolate & almond cereal?
Special k chocolate & almond cereal has 26.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Special k chocolate & almond cereal 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.
What allergens does Special k chocolate & almond cereal contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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