CSpecial K
dry · Rice Cereal
Graded C — 38 out of 100, #19 of 25 cereals. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Diet-culture flakes, extra protein.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 38
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#19 of 25 in Cereals. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Special K healthy?
It grades C — 38 out of 100, #19 of 25 cereals in our system. Diet-culture flakes, extra protein.
How many calories are in Special K?
38 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Special K calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.