Kellogg's - Special K Chocolatey Delight Cereal has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 79.72g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high 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 6.38 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 25.83 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 65, for Kellogg's - Special K Chocolatey Delight Cereal , and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 6% | |
Calories from Fat | 14% | |
Calories from Carbs | 79% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2391.5 IU | 47.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 67 mg | 111.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 127.5 IU | 31.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 1.7 mg | 111.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 1.9 mg | 111.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 22.3 mg | 111.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 2.2 mg | 111.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 446.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 6.7 mcg | 111.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 25.8 mg | 143.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 271 mg | 7.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 573.9 mg | 23.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 79.7 g | 26.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 38.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 28.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 6.4 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.4 g | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 31.9% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2 g 3.1%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 180 mg 7.5%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium Iron 45%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 329
Protein 23.5 g | Carbs 70.5 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 371
Protein 18.6 g | Carbs 74.3 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 388
Protein 22.6 g | Carbs 71.1 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 392
Protein 21.8 g | Carbs 74 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 391
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 81.4 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 329
Protein 23.5 g | Carbs 70.5 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 414
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 78.2 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 388
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 87.3 g | Fat 3.2 g