SPECIAL K EXTRA Red Berries
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
SPECIAL K EXTRA Red Berries by Kellogg's scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
SPECIAL K EXTRA Red Berries by Kellogg's provides 359 calories, 7.7g protein, 1.3g fat, and 84.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.1g 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.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.7g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓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 (30.8g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
Deep Analysis
SPECIAL K EXTRA Red Berries by Kellogg's sits near the middle of the cereals category with 359 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 359 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 7.7g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 30.8g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 7.7g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Sodium: 615mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 30.8g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Sodium at 615mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1231mg — roughly 54% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If SPECIAL K EXTRA Red Berries doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, freeze-dried strawberries, wheat bran, brown sugar syrup, salt, malt flavor, iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E acetate, niacinamide, beta-carotene, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.