Special k
Packaged product Grains et pâtes alimentaires Kellogg's
Special k contains 359 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 1/4 cup, 39 g (39 g) provides about 140 kcal.
Roughly 89 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8 % from protein and 3 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires on FoodFactly (384 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 154 % of the Daily Value for fer, 128 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine B12 and 128 % 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 | 359 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1,3 g | 2 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 641 mg | 28 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 87,2 g | 32 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 7,7 g | 28 % |
| Total sugars L | 28,2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 25,6 g | 51 % |
| Protein L | 7,7 g | 15 % |
| Vitamine A L | 231 µg | 26 % |
| Vitamine C L | 15,4 mg | 17 % |
| Vitamine D L | 5 µg | 25 % |
| Vitamine E L | 0,5 mg | 3 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 1 mg | 83 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,87 mg | 67 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 10,3 mg | 64 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,33 mg | 7 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 1 mg | 61 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 513 µg | 128 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 3,1 µg | 128 % |
| Calcium L | 26 mg | 2 % |
| Fer L | 27,7 mg | 154 % |
| Magnésium L | 62,8 mg | 15 % |
| Phosphore L | 175 mg | 14 % |
| Potassium L | 205 mg | 4 % |
| Zinc L | 1,6 mg | 14 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,23 mg | 25 % |
| Manganèse L | 1,8 mg | 78 % |
| Sélénium L | 6,6 µg | 12 % |
| Iodine L | 19,8 µg | 13 % |
% 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 8 %
- Carbohydrates 89 %
- Fat 3 %
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
- Protein7,7 gbelow the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 8,2 g)
- Fiber7,7 gabove the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 6,7 g)
- Sugars28,2 gabove the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 23,7 g)
- Fat1,3 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 3,9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 0,7 g)
- Sodium641 mgin the top quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 288 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water15,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 50,2 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Bêta-carotène L | 2,9 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Eau L | 15,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
| Acide folique L | 295 µg |
| Vitamine E L | 4 mg |
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 | 359 kcal | 359 kcal |
| Protein | 7,7 g | 7,7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 87,2 g | 87,2 g |
| Fat | 1,3 g | 1,3 g |
| Fiber | 7,7 g | 7,7 g |
| Sugars | 28,2 g | 28,2 g |
| Sodium | 641 mg | 641 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Kellogg's
- Barcode
- 0038000200748
- Quantity
- 331 g
- Label serving
- 1 1/4 cup (39 g)
- Category
- Céréales extrudées
- Packaging
- en:container
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, freeze-dried strawberries, wheat bran, contains 2% or less of brown sugar syrup, salt, malt flavor, vitamins and minerals: vitamin c (ascorbic acid), reduced iron, vitamin e acetate, niacinamide, beta-carotene, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, 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?
100 g of Special k has 359 kcal. Serving, 1 1/4 cup, 39 g (39 g): about 140 kcal.
How much protein is in Special k?
Special k contains 7,7 g of protein per 100 g (15 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 1/4 cup, 39 g (39 g). About 8 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains et pâtes alimentaires, that is below the median (median 8,2 g).
How many carbs are in Special k?
Special k has 87,2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7,7 g of fiber and 28,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Special k?
Special k contains 1,3 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 fer (154 % DV), Vitamine B12 (128 % DV), Folate (B9) (128 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (83 % DV) and manganèse (78 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Special k?
100 g contains 641 mg of sodium, 28 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 4 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 2615340. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 10 juillet 2023. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0038000200748. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 4 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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