Special K Original
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals 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 breakfast cereals on FoodFactly (400 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 104% of the Daily Value for iron and 102% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 388 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.75 g | 4% |
| Sodium L | 825 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 68 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6 g | 21% |
| Total sugars L | 14 g | |
| Added sugars L | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Protein L | 19.3 g | 39% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 18.8 mg | 104% |
| Zinc L | 11.3 mg | 102% |
% 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%
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
- Protein19.3 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 18.2 g)
- Fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 11.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.75 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium825 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 149 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
- 9310055105898
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Label serving
- 1 cup (40 g)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Rice (42%), whole grain cereals (23%) (wheat, oat flour), wheat protein, sugar, minerals (calcium carbonate, iron, zinc oxide), oat fibre, salt, barley malt extract, vitamins (niacin, vitamin D, vitamin B6, riboflavin, folate).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special K Original Kellogg's | 388 | 19.3 g | 68 g | 2.5 g |
| Nutrigrain Kellogg's | 388 | 20.3 g | 66.8 g | 3 g |
| Nutri-Grain Kellogg's | 388 | 20.3 g | 66.8 g | 3 g |
| Nutri Grain Kellogg's | 388 | 21.8 g | 65.2 g | 3 g |
| Special K Forest Berries Kellogg's | 388 | 17.3 g | 69.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Spécial Flakes - Pétales de Riz et blé complet Sevenday | 389 | 8 g | 83.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fuel Chocolate Crunch Multigrain Flakes Fuel | 389 | 25.1 g | 60 g | 4 g |
| Choco Numbers Carrefour Kids | 389 | 8.3 g | 80 g | 2.6 g |
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 breakfast cereals, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.3 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) and zinc (102% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Special K Original?
100 g contains 825 mg of sodium, 36% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 7, 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 9310055105898. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 7, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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