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Special K Bars (8x8 size) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Special K Bars (8x8 size) Recipe

Special K Bars (8x8 size) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 25.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 66, for Special K Bars (8x8 size), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A150 IU3%
Vitamin C4.2 mg7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.6 mg8.7%
Thiamin0.11 mg7%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.9%
Niacin3 mg15%
Vitamin B60.4 mg20%
Folate80 mcg20%
Vitamin B121.2 mcg20%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0 mg
Iron1.9 mg10.6%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus8 mg0.8%
Potassium10.2 mg0.3%
Sodium118.5 mg4.9%
Zinc0.12 mg0.8%
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.2 g8.4%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3.6%
Sugars13.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.9 g10.6%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.9 g 10.6%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 118.5 mg 4.9%

Total Carbohydrates 25.2 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 13.8 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 7%

Calcium Iron 10.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1575972 Embed Table:

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