Special K Original

Packaged product Getreide und Pasta Kellogg's

Special K Original contains 385 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 1 serving, 39 g (39 g) provides about 150 kcal.

Roughly 78 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19 % from protein and 3 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for Getreide und Pasta on FoodFactly (374 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 258 % of the Daily Value for Folat (B9), 156 % of the Daily Value for Eisen and 128 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Special K Original by Kellogg's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
385kcal per 100 g
18 gprotein
74,4 gcarbohydrates
1,3 gfat
150kcal in Serving, 1 serving, 39 g (39 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 385 kcal
Total fat L 1,3 g 2 %
Saturated fat L 0 g 0 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 692 mg 30 %
Total carbohydrates L 74,4 g 27 %
Dietary fiber L 2,6 g 9 %
Total sugars L 12,8 g
Added sugars L 10,3 g 21 %
Protein L 18 g 36 %
Vitamin A L 231 µg26 %
Vitamin C L 15,4 mg17 %
Vitamin D L 5 µg25 %
Vitamin E L 0 mg0 %
Vitamin K L 0 µg0 %
Thiamin (B1) L 1 mg83 %
Riboflavin (B2) L 0,87 mg67 %
Niacin (B3) L 10,3 mg64 %
Vitamin B6 L 1 mg61 %
Folat (B9) L 1.030 µg258 %
Vitamin B12 L 3,1 µg128 %
Cholin L 0 mg0 %
Calcium L 0 mg0 %
Eisen L 28 mg156 %
Magnesium L 103 mg24 %
Phosphor L 0 mg0 %
Kalium L 26 mg0,6 %
Zink L 7,7 mg70 %
Kupfer L 0 mg0 %
Mangan L 0 mg0 %
Selen L 0 µg0 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 19 %Carbohydrates: 78 %Fat: 3 %385kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 19 %
  • Carbohydrates 78 %
  • Fat 3 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Folat (B9)258 %Eisen156 %Vitamin B12128 %Thiamin (B1)83 %Zink70 %Riboflavin (B2)67 %Niacin (B3)64 %Vitamin B661 %Vitamin A26 %Vitamin D25 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein18 gin the top quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 9,7 g)
  • Fiber2,6 gin the lowest quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 8 g)
  • Sugars12,8 gabove the median for Getreide und Pasta (median 12,7 g)
  • Fat1,3 gin the lowest quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 3,5 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 0,6 g)
  • Sodium692 mgin the top quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 230 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Einfach ungesättigtes Fett L0 g
Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett L0 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Stärke L0 g
Other components (3)
Koffein L0 mg
Folsäure L667 µg
Vitamin E L4 mg

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 385 kcal385 kcal
Protein 17,9 g18 g
Carbohydrates 74,4 g74,4 g
Fat 1,3 g1,3 g
Fiber 6,6 g2,6 g
Sugars 32,9 g12,8 g
Sodium 1.775 mg692 mg

Product details

Brand
Kellogg's
Barcode
0038000269851
Quantity
9.6 oz
Label serving
1 serving (39 g)
Category
Getreideflocken
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, salt, malt flavor, BHT, reduced iron, vitamin C, niacinamide, vitamin E acetate, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin D3, vitamin B12

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Special K Original?

100 g of Special K Original has 385 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 39 g (39 g): about 150 kcal.

Is Special K Original high in protein?

Special K Original contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in Serving, 1 serving, 39 g (39 g). About 19 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Getreide und Pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 9,7 g).

How many carbs are in Special K Original?

Special K Original has 74,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,6 g of fiber and 12,8 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Special K Original?

Special K Original contains 1,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Special K Original contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folat (B9) (258 % DV), Eisen (156 % DV), Vitamin B12 (128 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (83 % DV) and Zink (70 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Special K Original?

100 g contains 692 mg of sodium, 30 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 13. Juli 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2615424. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 10. Juli 2023. Imported 6. November 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0038000269851. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 13. Juli 2026. Imported 7. November 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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