Special K Original
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Kellogg's
Special K Original contains 538 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 39 g (39 g) provides about 210 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 4% 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 374 kcal per 100 g across 249 products.
100 g provides 362% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 320% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 285% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 538 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium L | 897 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 97.4 g | 35% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 35.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 10.3 g | 21% |
| Protein L | 33.3 g | 67% |
| Vitamin A L | 385 µg | 43% |
| Vitamin C L | 15.4 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D L | 5.1 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin E L | 5.1 mg | 34% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 2 mg | 151% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 57.9 mg | 362% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1 mg | 61% |
| Folate (B9) L | 1,140 µg | 285% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 7.7 µg | 320% |
| Calcium L | 590 mg | 45% |
| Iron L | 28 mg | 156% |
| Magnesium L | 103 mg | 24% |
| Potassium L | 769 mg | 16% |
| 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- 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
- Protein33.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 9.7 g)
- Fiber2.6 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 8 g)
- Sugars35.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 12.7 g)
- Fat2.6 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.6 g)
- Sodium897 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 230 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 431 IU |
|---|---|
| Vitamin E (label entry primarily) L | 8 IU |
Other components (2)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 2,560 IU |
|---|---|
| Folic acid L | 667 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 | 385 kcal | 538 kcal |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 33.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74.4 g | 97.4 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 2.6 g |
| Sugars | 12.8 g | 35.9 g |
| Sodium | 692 mg | 897 mg |
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 538 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 39 g (39 g): about 210 kcal.
Is Special K Original high in protein?
Special K Original contains 33.3 g of protein per 100 g (67% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in serving, 1 serving, 39 g (39 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.7 g).
How many carbs are in Special K Original?
Special K Original has 97.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 35.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Special K Original?
Special K Original contains 2.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% 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 Niacin (B3) (362% DV), Vitamin B12 (320% DV), Folate (B9) (285% DV), iron (156% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (151% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Special K Original?
100 g contains 897 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2518856. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 9, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- 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: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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