Special Flakes
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Asda Free From
Special Flakes contains 384 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 347 kcal per 100 g across 20,514 products.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for manganese, 19% of the Daily Value for copper and 11% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 384 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 128 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 83 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars L | 8.7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 7.9 g | 16% |
| Protein L | 6.5 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.007 mg | 0.6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.15 mg | 0.9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.002 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) L | 1.2 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 28.5 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium L | 27.9 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 108 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper L | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese L | 0.84 mg | 37% |
| Selenium L | 0.51 µg | 0.9% |
| Iodine L | 3 µg | 2% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein6.5 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 8 g)
- Fiber3.1 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 3 g)
- Sugars8.7 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
- Fat2.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium128 mgbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 131 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 68.4 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 3.4 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 11 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Asda Free From
- Barcode
- 5057172090105
- Category
- Gluten free cereals
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Rice (85%), Sugar, Cornflour, Salt, Iron, Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin D2, Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6, Thiamin (B1), Folic Acid (B9), Vitamin B12. May contain nuts. NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS, FLAVOURS OR HYDROGENATED FAT. NUTRITION We suggest this product provides 10 servings Typical Values Per Per Per 30g serving 100g 30g with 125ml semi-skimmed milk Energy kJ Energy kcal 1626 488 749 384 115 178 Fat 2.1g 0.6g 2.9g
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free From by Sainsbury's Gluten Free Bran Flakes Sainsbury's | 357 | 6.7 g | 72 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special Flakes?
100 g of Special Flakes has 384 kcal.
How much protein is in Special Flakes?
Special Flakes contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Special Flakes?
Special Flakes has 83 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 8.7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Special Flakes?
Special Flakes contains 2.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.5 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Special Flakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (37% DV), copper (19% DV) and zinc (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Special Flakes?
100 g contains 128 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5057172090105. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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