Kellogg's Special K nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Kellogg's Special K
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
The GI of this cereal from France is 84, as the formulation methods differ in countries.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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69 (medium) |
Glycemic load | 15 (medium) |
Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 377 kcal |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 72 grams |
Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (1 NLEA serving) (31 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 8.8 (acidic) |
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 94 mg |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 97% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 94% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 92% of foods
Kellogg's Special K calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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Calories in 100 grams | 377 |
Kellogg's Special K Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI of this cereal from France is 84, as the formulation methods differ in countries.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Kellogg's Special K Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
5001IU of 5,000IU
100%
Vitamin E :
46mg of 15mg
306%
Vitamin D:
9.9µg of 10µg
99%
Vitamin C:
204mg of 90mg
227%
Vitamin B1:
5.1mg of 1mg
423%
Vitamin B2:
5.7mg of 1mg
441%
Vitamin B3:
68mg of 16mg
424%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
19mg of 1mg
1486%
Folate:
3870µg of 400µg
968%
Vitamin B12:
58µg of 2µg
2425%
Choline:
33mg of 550mg
6%
Vitamin K:
0.3µg of 120µg
0.25%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
3.3 µg
TOP 40%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 36%
17.8 g of 50 g
17.8 g (36% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 3%
1.8 g of 65 g
1.8 g (3% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
73.4 g of 300 g
73.4 g (24% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3 g of 2,000 g
3 g (0% of DV )
Other:
4 g
4 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Fiber content ratio for Kellogg's Special K
Sugar:
13 g
Fiber:
1.4 g
Other:
59 g
All nutrients for Kellogg's Special K per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 377kcal | 19% | 18% | 8 times more than Orange |
Protein | 18g | 42% | 29% | 6.3 times more than Broccoli |
Fats | 1.8g | 3% | 68% | 18.6 times less than Cheese |
Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% | 11% | 1.3 times more than Lemon |
Net carbs | 72g | N/A | 6% | 1.3 times more than Chocolate |
Carbs | 73g | 24% | 8% | 2.6 times more than Rice |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 33% | 40% | 1.5 times more than Egg |
Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | 79% | 11.7 times less than Almond |
Calcium | 23mg | 2% | 50% | 5.4 times less than Milk |
Potassium | 53mg | 2% | 91% | 2.8 times less than Cucumber |
Iron | 28mg | 350% | 3% | 10.8 times more than Beef broiled |
Sugar | 13g | N/A | 36% | 1.4 times more than Coca-Cola |
Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | 44% | 1.7 times less than Orange |
Copper | 0.18mg | 20% | 33% | 1.3 times more than Shiitake |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 6% | 62% | 9.1 times less than Beef broiled |
Phosphorus | 48mg | 7% | 78% | 3.8 times less than Chicken meat |
Sodium | 667mg | 29% | 13% | 1.4 times more than White Bread |
Vitamin A | 1667IU | 33% | 16% | 10 times less than Carrot |
Vitamin A RAE | 500µg | 56% | 21% | |
Vitamin E | 15mg | 102% | 34% | 10.5 times more than Kiwifruit |
Selenium | 55µg | 100% | 21% | |
Vitamin B1 | 1.7mg | 141% | 8% | 6.4 times more than Pea raw |
Vitamin B2 | 1.9mg | 147% | 8% | 14.7 times more than Avocado |
Vitamin B3 | 23mg | 141% | 8% | 2.4 times more than Turkey meat |
Vitamin B6 | 6.4mg | 495% | 10% | 54.1 times more than Oat |
Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 808% | 14% | 27.7 times more than Pork |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | 88% | 1016 times less than Broccoli |
Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Folate | 1290µg | 323% | 15% | 21.1 times more than Brussels sprout |
Choline | 11mg | 2% | 84% | |
Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% | 72% | 14.7 times less than Beef broiled |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | N/A | 75% | 32.7 times less than Avocado |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | N/A | 66% | 117.9 times less than Walnut |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% | N/A |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
2.8%
Total Fat
1.8g
1.8%
Saturated Fat 0.4g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
29%
Sodium 667mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
5.6%
Dietary Fiber
1.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
18g
Vitamin D
134mcg
22%
Calcium
23mg
2.3%
Iron
28mg
350%
Potassium
53mg
1.6%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
Kellogg's Special K nutrition infographic
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