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Special K The Original
Crunchy rice, wholewheat and barley flakes
Special K The Original by Kellogg's provides 392 kcal per 100 g, with 15 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 19% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Mixed cereal flakes category and comes in a 750 g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 30g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 392 kcal | 118 kcal | 376 | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 2.1 −38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 0.6 −47% |
| Carbohydrates | 84 g | 25.2 g | 9% | 77 +9% |
| Total sugars | 15 g | 4.5 g | 12.6 +19% | |
| Added sugars | 7.4 g | 2.2 g | 4% | 7.2 |
| Dietary fiber | 6 g | 1.8 g | 6% | 6.1 |
| Protein | 8 g | 2.4 g | 5% | 9.6 −16% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 0.9 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 225 Mixed cereal flakes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other mixed cereal flakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Rice (47%), wholewheat (37%), sugar, barley (5%), malted barley flour, salt, barley malt extract, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12.
- Allergens
- Gluten
- May contain traces
- Milk
Product details
- Quantity
- 750 g
- Serving size
- 30g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianHalalKosherNo artificial colorsNo artificial flavorsNo artificial preservativesGreen DotHalal Food AuthorityManchester Beth DinNo artificial colours or flavours
- Sold in
- France, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000127163096
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Recipe & label changes
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September 27, 2026
- Nutri-Score: d → c
- Salt: 2.1 → 0.9
- Allergens: removed Wholewheat
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special K The Original?
Special K The Original contains 392 kcal per 100 g and about 118 kcal per serving (30g).
How much sugar is in Special K The Original?
Special K The Original has 15 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Special K The Original healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Special K The Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. It may also contain traces of milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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