Special k
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Kellogg's
Special k contains 383 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 1/3 cup, 60 g (60 g) provides about 230 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 167% of the Daily Value for iron, 83% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 44% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 383 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 63.3 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars L | 15 g | |
| Added sugars L | 15 g | 30% |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.57 mg | 44% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.67 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) L | 333 µg | 83% |
| Calcium L | 217 mg | 17% |
| Iron L | 30 mg | 167% |
| Magnesium L | 67 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus L | 167 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 267 mg | 6% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber6.7 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars15 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 18.2 g)
- Fat5.8 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 11.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium450 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 149 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 1.7 g |
Other components (1)
| Folic acid L | 192 µg |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 383 kcal | 383 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g | 63.3 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g | 5.8 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 15 g | 15 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 450 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Kellogg's
- Barcode
- 0038000208553
- Label serving
- 1 1/3 cup (60 g)
- Category
- Breakfast 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
Whole wheat, sugar, rice, wheat gluten, soy protein isolate, sorghum, black rice, almonds, wheat bran, honey, contains 2% or less of salt, natural flavors, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, reduced iron, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, niacinamide, vitamin d3.
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?
100 g of Special k has 383 kcal. Serving, 1 1/3 cup, 60 g (60 g): about 230 kcal.
Is Special k high in protein?
Special k contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in serving, 1 1/3 cup, 60 g (60 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Special k?
Special k has 63.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 15 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Special k?
Special k contains 5.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Special k contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (167% DV), Folate (B9) (83% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (44% DV), Niacin (B3) (42% DV) and Vitamin B6 (39% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Special k?
100 g contains 450 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 4, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2140408. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 1, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0038000208553. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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