Special K Original

Packaged product Grains and Pasta Kellogg's

Special K Original contains 388 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 40 g (40 g) provides about 155 kcal.

Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (376 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 104% of the Daily Value for iron, 102% of the Daily Value for zinc and 97% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Special K Original by Kellogg's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
388kcal per 100 g
19.3 gprotein
68 gcarbohydrates
2.5 gfat
155kcal in serving, 1 cup, 40 g (40 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 388 kcal
Total fat L 2.5 g 3%
Saturated fat L 0.75 g 4%
Sodium L 330 mg 14%
Total carbohydrates L 68 g 25%
Dietary fiber L 6 g 21%
Total sugars L 14 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 19.3 g 39%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Niacin (B3) L 15.5 mg97%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 500 mg38%
Iron L 18.8 mg104%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Zinc L 11.3 mg102%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium 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: 21%Carbohydrates: 73%Fat: 6%388kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 21%
  • Carbohydrates 73%
  • Fat 6%

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

Iron104%Zinc102%Niacin (B3)97%Calcium38%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Magnesium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein19.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 8 g)
  • Sugars14 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 12.5 g)
  • Fat2.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.5 g)
  • Saturated fat0.75 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.33 g)
  • Sodium330 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 216 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Other components (1)
Caffeine L0 mg

Product details

Brand
Kellogg's
Barcode
9310055536449
Quantity
300g
Label serving
1 cup (40 g)
Category
Mixed cereal flakes
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Riz (42%), céréales complètes (24%) (blé entier, farine d'avoine complète), gluten de blé, sucre, minéraux (carbonate de calcium, fer, oxyde de zinc), fibre d'avoine, sel, extrait de malt d'orge, vitamines (niacine, vitamine B6, riboflavine, thiamine, folate). CONTIENT GLUTEN CONTENIR LES CÉRÉALES. PEUT CONTENIR DES TRACES DE CACAHUÈTES ET/OU NOIX D'ARBRES.

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

Ingredient guides: SugarSaltOatsRice

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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 388 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 40 g (40 g): about 155 kcal.

Is Special K Original high in protein?

Special K Original contains 19.3 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.7 g in serving, 1 cup, 40 g (40 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).

How many carbs are in Special K Original?

Special K Original has 68 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6 g of fiber and 14 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 2.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.75 g is saturated (4% 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 iron (104% DV), zinc (102% DV), Niacin (B3) (97% DV) and calcium (38% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Special K Original?

100 g contains 330 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 9, 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 9310055536449. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 9, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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