Calories in Cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar)
Generic food Breakfast Cereals
Cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar) contains 409 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 bar (23 g) provides about 94 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cereal bars on FoodFactly (415 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 59% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 57% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 57% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 409 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 428 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72.7 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 31.8 g | |
| Protein C | 9.1 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.9 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.68 mg | 57% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.77 mg | 59% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 9.1 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.91 mg | 53% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 22.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 46 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 143 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 24.9 µg | 45% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 20%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.1 gabove the median for cereal bars (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the lowest quarter of cereal bars (median 4.2 g)
- Sugars31.8 gabove the median for cereal bars (median 29.2 g)
- Fat9.1 gbelow the median for cereal bars (median 11.4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of cereal bars (median 2.4 g)
- Sodium428 mgin the top quarter of cereal bars (median 294 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.082 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 7.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH | 417 | 7.1 g | 78.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, MOTHER'S PEANUT BUTTER BUMPERS Cereal | 407 | 7.6 g | 79.7 g | 7.3 g |
| Cereal, other, peanut butter | 422 | 7.3 g | 73 g | 11.1 g |
| Snack bar, oatmeal | 389 | 6.7 g | 75.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Breakfast bar, NFS | 376 | 4.4 g | 72.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Breakfast bar, cereal crust with fruit filling, lowfat | 376 | 4.4 g | 72.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, HONEY GRAHAM SQUARES | 398 | 4.5 g | 74.7 g | 10 g |
| Cereal, cinnamon toast | 414 | 5.9 g | 75.2 g | 9.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar)?
100 g of cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar) has 409 kcal. 1 bar (23 g): about 94 kcal.
How much protein is in cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar)?
Cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar) contains 9.1 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 bar (23 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal bars, that is above the median (median 5.9 g).
How many carbs are in cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar)?
Cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar) has 72.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 31.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar)?
Cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar) contains 9.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (59% DV), Thiamin (B1) (57% DV), Niacin (B3) (57% DV), Vitamin B6 (53% DV) and selenium (45% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cereal or granola bar (Kellogg's Special K bar)?
100 g contains 428 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708087. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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