Special k cereal oats & honey
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Special k cereal oats & honey by Kellogg's scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Special k cereal oats & honey by Kellogg's provides 357 calories, 7.1g protein, 2.4g fat, and 85.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (26.2g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
Special k cereal oats & honey by Kellogg's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 357 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 357 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 26.2g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Sodium: 500mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 26.2g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Special k cereal oats & honey doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, rice, whole grain oats, milled corn, wheat bran, contains 2% or less of honey, salt, malt flavor, canola oil, natural flavor, molasses, mixed tocopherols (vitamin E) for freshness, BHT for freshness.