Special K Original
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Kellogg's
Special K Original contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 32 g (32 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (376 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 78% of the Daily Value for iron, 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 31% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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 | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium L | 625 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 12.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 11.6 g | 23% |
| Protein L | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin D L | 3.1 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E L | 4.7 mg | 31% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 1.6 mg | 31% |
| Calcium L | 31.3 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 14.1 mg | 78% |
| Potassium L | 31.3 mg | 0.7% |
% 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 77%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein18.8 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 7.6 g)
- Fat1.6 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 2.4 g)
- Sodium625 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 288 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Kellogg's
- Barcode
- 0064100106215
- Quantity
- 435 g
- Label serving
- 1 cup (32 g)
- Category
- Extruded flakes
- Packaging
- Plastic,Cardboard
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Riz, _gluten de blé_, sucre, germe de blé, sel, substances laitières modifiées, extrait de maïs et d'_orge_ maltée. Vitamines et minéraux : fer, chlorhydrate de thiamine, d-pantothénate de calcium, cholécalciférol (vitamine D3), chlorhydrate de pyridoxine, acide folique.
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 375 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 32 g (32 g): about 120 kcal.
Is Special K Original high in protein?
Special K Original contains 18.8 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 cup, 32 g (32 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.6 g).
How many carbs are in Special K Original?
Special K Original has 75 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 12.5 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 1.6 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 iron (78% DV), Vitamin E (31% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (31% DV) and Vitamin D (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Special K Original?
100 g contains 625 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 8, 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 0064100106215. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 8, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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