Kellogs Special K cereal good food to go has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 26g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low 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 9 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also high in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 90, for Kellogs Special K cereal good food to go, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 74% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 750 IU | 15% | ||
Vitamin C | 24 mg | 40% | ||
Vitamin E | 8 mg | 26.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.6 mg | 40% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.68 mg | 40% | ||
Niacin | 8 mg | 40% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 2.2 mg | 110% | ||
Folic Acid | 440 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 6.6 mcg | 110% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Iron | 9 mg | 50% | ||
Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% | ||
Phosphorus | 60 mg | 6% | ||
Sodium | 260 mg | 10.8% | ||
Zinc | 0.9 mg | 6% | ||
Selenium | 7 mcg | 10% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26 g | 8.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8 g | 16% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0.5 g | 0.77% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 260 mg 10.8%
Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 8 g 16%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium Iron 50%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 90
Protein 5 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 367
Protein 7 g | Carbs 80 g | Fat 2 g
Per 100g | Calories 110
Protein 4 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 258
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 74.2 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 200
Protein 5 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 8 g
Per 100g | Calories 160
Protein 3 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 120
Protein 2 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 3 g
Per 100g | Calories 100
Protein 2 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 0.5 g