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Kellogg's Special K - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Special K

Kellogg's - Special K has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 70.55g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 22.45 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 40, for Kellogg's - Special K, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium705.5 mg29.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate70.5 g23.5%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%Top 30%High
Sugars12.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.4 g44.9%Top 10%Very High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.6 g2.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0 g

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 5

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 220 mg 9.2%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g 7.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 7 g 14%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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