Special K Original
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Kellogg's
Special K Original contains 376 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 40 g (40 g) provides about 151 kcal.
Roughly 72% 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 breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 81% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 42% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 376 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Sodium L | 330 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 64.8 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6 g | 21% |
| Total sugars L | 14 g | |
| Protein L | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin D L | 6.3 µg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 1.1 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1 mg | 59% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 500 mg | 38% |
| Iron L | 7.5 mg | 42% |
| Zinc L | 4.5 mg | 41% |
% 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 72%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein19 gin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber6 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars14 gbelow the median for breakfast cereals (median 18 g)
- Fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 2 g)
- Sodium330 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 148 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- Kellogg's
- Barcode
- 9310055103917
- Quantity
- 920 g
- Label serving
- 1 portion (40 g)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 376 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 40 g (40 g): about 151 kcal.
Is Special K Original high in protein?
Special K Original contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.6 g in serving, 1 portion, 40 g (40 g). About 21% 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 Original?
Special K Original has 64.8 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 0.5 g is saturated (3% 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 Riboflavin (B2) (81% DV), Vitamin B6 (59% DV), iron (42% DV), zinc (41% 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 September 14, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 9310055103917. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 14, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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