Special K Original
Packaged product Grains and 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 grains and pasta on FoodFactly (377 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 362% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 228% of the Daily Value for iron and 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 385 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium L | 692 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 74.4 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 12.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 10.3 g | 21% |
| Protein L | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A L | 385 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin C L | 25.6 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D L | 5.1 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin E L | 5.1 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 57.9 mg | 362% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.77 mg | 45% |
| Iron L | 41 mg | 228% |
| Magnesium L | 103 mg | 24% |
| Potassium L | 25.6 mg | 0.5% |
| Zinc L | 4.9 mg | 44% |
% 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%
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
- Protein17.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.7 g)
- Sugars12.8 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 16 g)
- Fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3 g)
- Sodium692 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 333 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Kellogg's
- Barcode
- 0038000016219
- Quantity
- 18 OZ
- Label serving
- 1 serving (39 g)
- Category
- Cereal flakes
- Packaging
- en:paper-box,en:plastic-bag
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, contains 2% or less of salt, whey, malt flavor, BHT for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), niacinamide, vitamin E acetate, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), 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 17.9 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 grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in Special K Original?
Special K Original has 74.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 12.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Special K Original?
Special K Original contains 1.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does Special K Original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (362% DV), iron (228% DV), Vitamin B6 (45% DV), zinc (44% DV) and Vitamin A (43% 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 Open Food Facts, record dated May 24, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0038000016219. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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