Kellogg's Special K nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 32 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6g19% of calories
- Carbs24g77% of calories
- Fat0.5g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Kellogg's Special K (1 cup, 32 g) has 120 calories, with 6 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories). It is high in iron (56% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron56%
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 (32 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 10 mg | 0% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Special K Cereal, Banana & Creme, Family Size393
- Special K Rice Cereal, Original385
- Kellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat)378
- Kellogg's Special K375
- Kellogg's Special K Protein Cereals375
- Kellogg's Special K Protein Plus cereal (ready-to-eat)359
- Catalina Crunch Cereal, Keto Friendly, Fruity Flavored306
Similar foods
139 calKellogg's Special K Protein Plus cereal (ready-to-eat)1 cup+19 cal
117 calKellogg's Special K cereal (ready-to-eat)1 cup−3 cal
110 calCatalina Crunch Cereal, Keto Friendly, Fruity Flavored½ cup−10 cal
150 calSpecial K Rice Cereal, Original1 ¼ cup+30 cal
240 calSpecial K Cereal, Banana & Creme, Family Size1 ¼ cup+120 cal
120 calKellogg's Special K Protein Cereals¾ cupsame cal
Burning 120 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 23minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 17minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Kellogg's Special K?
One serving of Kellogg's Special K (1 cup) has 120 calories, which works out to 375 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Kellogg's Special K high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 19% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Kellogg's Special K keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 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?
200 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Kellogg's Special K?
4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
