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
Top nutrition facts for Kellogg's Special K
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 377 kcal |
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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 ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 15 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ The insulin index of foods demonstrates how much a food increases the insulin level in the blood, in the first two-hour period after consumption. | 97 ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12628028/ |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 72 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (1 NLEA serving) (31 g) |
| 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 | 94.2 mg ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ |
Vitamin B6 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B6 content than 99% of foods
Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 99% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 99% of foods
Vitamin B-12, added ⓘHigher in Vitamin B-12, added content than 99% of foods
Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 99% of foods
Kellogg's Special K calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of kellogg's Special K | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 377 |
Extra Nutrition facts for Kellogg's Special K
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 4.7 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 212 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 27 g |
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:
1500µg of 900µg
167%
Vitamin E:
46mg of 15mg
306%
Vitamin D:
9.9µg of 20µg
50%
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%
Vitamin K:
0.3µg of 120µg
0.25%
Vitamin chart - relative view
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 |
| Vitamin A | 500µg | 56% | 4% | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% | 19% |
8 times more than Orange
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| Protein per 100 calories | 4.7g | N/A | 47% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 212kcal | N/A | 50% | |
| Protein | 18g | 42% | 30% |
6.3 times more than Broccoli
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| Weight per 100 calories | 27g | N/A | 82% | |
| Fats | 1.8g | 3% | 69% |
18.6 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% | 2% |
1.3 times more than Lemon
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| Carbs | 73g | 24% | 9% |
2.6 times more than Rice
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| Net carbs | 72g | N/A | 6% |
1.3 times more than Chocolate
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 3.3µg | 17% | 4% |
1.5 times more than Egg
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| Vitamin D* | 134 IU | 17% | 3% |
1.5 times more than Egg
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | 72% |
11.7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 23mg | 2% | 47% |
5.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 53mg | 2% | 87% |
2.8 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 28mg | 350% | 2% |
10.8 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 13g | N/A | 16% |
1.4 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | 38% |
1.7 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.18mg | 20% | 20% |
1.3 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 6% | 54% |
9.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 48mg | 7% | 72% |
3.8 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 667mg | 29% | 13% |
1.4 times more than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 15mg | 102% | 2% |
10.5 times more than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 55µg | 100% | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.7mg | 141% | 2% |
6.4 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.9mg | 147% | 2% |
14.7 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 23mg | 141% | 1% |
2.4 times more than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B6 | 6.4mg | 495% | 1% |
54.1 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 808% | 1% |
27.7 times more than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | 48% |
1016 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 1290µg | 323% | 1% |
21.1 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 2% | 68% |
14.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 11mg | 2% | 39% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3g | N/A | 68% |
32.7 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | N/A | 59% |
117.9 times less than Walnut
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| 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
17%
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
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