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Special K original
Toasted rice cereal
Special K original by Kellogg's provides 387 kcal per 100 g, with 12.9 g of sugars and 19.4 g of protein. That is 29% less 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 and comes in a 12 oz (340 g) pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (31 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 120 kcal | 390 | |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 9.1 −82% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.2 g | 23 g | 8% | 66.3 +12% |
| Total sugars | 12.9 g | 4 g | 18.2 −29% | |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 13 −85% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8 −100% |
| Protein | 19.4 g | 6 g | 12% | 10.2 +90% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 +175% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4914 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 20% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low fat
- 1.6 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)
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
Rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, contains 2% or less of: salt, whey, malt flavoring, calcium caseinate, Vitamins and Minerals (Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), reduced iron, vitamin E (alpha tocopherol acetate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), niacinamide, vitamin B12)
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz (340 g)
- Serving size
- 1 cup (31 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0032000016170
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special K original?
Special K original contains 387 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1 cup (31 g)).
How much sugar is in Special K original?
Special K original has 12.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Special K original 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 original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Special K original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. 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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