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Special K Cheaters - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Special K Cheaters Recipe

Special K Cheaters has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.

The food contains 21.9g 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 2.3 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".

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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for Special K Cheaters, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A205 IU4.1%
Vitamin C5.3 mg8.8%
Vitamin D12.4 IU3.1%
Vitamin E0.12 mg0.4%
Thiamin0.2 mg13.5%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4%
Niacin0.84 mg4.2%
Vitamin B60.06 mg3%
Folate18.8 mcg4.7%
Vitamin B121.5 mcg25.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21 mg2.1%
Iron1.7 mg9.5%
Magnesium12.4 mg3.1%
Phosphorus37 mg3.7%
Potassium45.9 mg1.3%
Sodium182.9 mg7.6%
Zinc0.38 mg2.5%
Copper0.06 mg2.9%
Manganese0.35 mg17.4%
Selenium4.9 mcg7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.9 g7.3%
Dietary Fiber0.6 g2.4%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.3 g4.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.5 mg 0.5%

Sodium 182.9 mg 7.6%

Total Carbohydrates 21.9 g 7.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 2.3 g 4.6%

Vitamin A 4.1% Vitamin C 8.8%

Calcium 2.1% Iron 9.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1563233 Embed Table:

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