Kellogg's • 500 g
Special K Original
Product Insights
Special K Original is a plant‑based breakfast cereal classified under the “Cereals and potatoes” and “Breakfast cereals” groups. It delivers 155 kcal per 100 g, 7.7 g protein and 6 g fiber, while containing 14 g of sugars and 2.06 g of salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of D and a high‑salt, high‑sugar profile despite low fat. The product is rated as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), which reflects extensive refining and fortification, and consumers should be aware of its modest nutritional balance and processed nature.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Special K Original contains far less fat (2.5 g vs 8.97 g) and similar sugar (14 g vs 14.13 g), but its salt is higher (2.06 g vs 1.77 g) while calories are about the same.
Ingredients
Rice (42%), whole grain cereals (23%) (wheat, oat flour), wheat protein, sugar, minerals (calcium carbonate, iron, zinc oxide), oat fibre, salt, barley malt extract, vitamins (niacin, vitamin D, vitamin B6, riboflavin, folate).
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