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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

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.
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
TOP 3% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 97% of foods
TOP 6% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 94% of foods
TOP 8% Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 92% of foods
TOP 8% Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 92% of foods
TOP 8% Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 92% of foods

Kellogg's Special K calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
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.
69

Kellogg's Special K Glycemic load (GL)

15

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.9% 1050% 8.6% 21% 4.7% 87% 19% 60% 0% 299%
Calcium: 69mg of 1,000mg 6.9%
Iron: 84mg of 8mg 1050%
Magnesium: 36mg of 420mg 8.6%
Phosphorus: 144mg of 700mg 21%
Potassium: 159mg of 3,400mg 4.7%
Sodium: 2001mg of 2,300mg 87%
Zinc: 2.1mg of 11mg 19%
Copper: 0.54mg of 1mg 60%
Manganese: 0mg of 2mg 0%
Selenium: 165µg of 55µg 299%

Mineral chart - relative view

28 mg
TOP 3%
667 mg
TOP 13%
55 µg
TOP 21%
0.18 mg
TOP 33%
23 mg
TOP 50%
0.69 mg
TOP 62%
48 mg
TOP 78%
12 mg
TOP 79%
53 mg
TOP 91%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 100% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 968% 2425% 6% 0.25%
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

23 mg
TOP 8%
1.9 mg
TOP 8%
1.7 mg
TOP 8%
6.4 mg
TOP 10%
68 mg
TOP 11%
19 µg
TOP 14%
1290 µg
TOP 15%
1667 IU
TOP 16%
15 mg
TOP 34%
Vitamin D
3.3 µg
TOP 40%
11 mg
TOP 84%
0.1 µg
TOP 88%

Macronutrients chart

18% 2% 73% 3% 5%
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

36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Fiber content ratio for Kellogg's Special K

17% 2% 81%
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 OrangeOrange
Protein 18g 42% 29% 6.3 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 1.8g 3% 68% 18.6 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 68mg 76% 11% 1.3 times more than LemonLemon
Net carbs 72g N/A 6% 1.3 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 73g 24% 8% 2.6 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 3.3µg 33% 40% 1.5 times more than EggEgg
Magnesium 12mg 3% 79% 11.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 23mg 2% 50% 5.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 53mg 2% 91% 2.8 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 28mg 350% 3% 10.8 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 13g N/A 36% 1.4 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.4g 6% 44% 1.7 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.18mg 20% 33% 1.3 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.69mg 6% 62% 9.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 48mg 7% 78% 3.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 667mg 29% 13% 1.4 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 1667IU 33% 16% 10 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 500µg 56% 21%
Vitamin E 15mg 102% 34% 10.5 times more than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 55µg 100% 21%
Vitamin B1 1.7mg 141% 8% 6.4 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 1.9mg 147% 8% 14.7 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 23mg 141% 8% 2.4 times more than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 6.4mg 495% 10% 54.1 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 19µg 808% 14% 27.7 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0% 88% 1016 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 1290µg 323% 15% 21.1 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Choline 11mg 2% 84%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2% 72% 14.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g N/A 75% 32.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g N/A 66% 117.9 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
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

ⓘ  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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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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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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Kellogg's Special K nutrition infographic

Kellogg's Special K nutrition infographic
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