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Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat)
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Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 31 g

Calories
117
6%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5.8g
    20% of calories
  • Carbs
    23g
    77% of calories
  • Fat
    0.5g
    4% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat) (1 cup, 31 g) has 117 calories, with 5.8 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (25% DV), Vitamin C (23% DV) and Vitamin E (32% DV).

Per 100 g
378cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
22g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.3g
3.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A25%
  • Vitamin C23%
  • Vitamin E32%
  • Thiamine44%
  • Riboflavin (B2)46%
  • Niacin44%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (31 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A225 μg
25%
Vitamin C21 mg
23%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E5 mg
32%
Vitamin K0.1 μg
0%
Thiamine1 mg
44%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
46%
Niacin7 mg
44%
Vitamin B62 mg
154%
Folate (B9)400 μg
100%
Vitamin B126 μg
251%
Choline10 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium11 mg
1%
Iron9 mg
109%
Potassium20 mg
0%
Magnesium4 mg
1%
Phosphorus23 mg
3%
Zinc0.4 mg
4%
Copper0 mg
5%
Manganese0.5 mg
20%
Selenium17 μg
31%
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Retinol225 μg—
Theobromine0 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 117 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 22min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 14min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 10min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 16min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat)?

One serving of Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat) (1 cup) has 117 calories, which works out to 378 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat)?

220 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat)?

3.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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