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Special K Original Cup
Special K Original Cup by Kellogg's provides 389 kcal per 100 g, with 11.1 g of sugars and 19.4 g of protein. That is 39% 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. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Container (36 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 389 kcal | 140 kcal | 390 | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 9 −85% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.2 g | 26 g | 9% | 66.3 +9% |
| Total sugars | 11.1 g | 4 g | 18.2 −39% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 13 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 8 −100% |
| Protein | 19.4 g | 7 g | 14% | 10.2 +91% |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 +166% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4910 Breakfast cereals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2024. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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
- 1.4 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
- Serving size
- 1 Container (36 g)
- Labels & certifications
- KosherOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0038000635502
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special K Original Cup?
Special K Original Cup contains 389 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1 Container (36 g)).
How much sugar is in Special K Original Cup?
Special K Original Cup has 11.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Special K Original Cup 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 Cup vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Special K Original Cup contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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