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Nutritional Profile of Special K - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 45 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Special K.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Breakfast Cereals) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Protein (Protein)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin E (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Special K
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Special K
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Special K
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Special K
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Special K
In food category: Breakfast Cereals
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 73.4 g | 20.8 g | 146 | 244 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 119 | 244 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 12.7 g | 3.6 g | 157 | 714 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 300 mg | 85 mg | 225 | 2558 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 202 | 2115 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 175 | 2419 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.8 g | 507.5 mg | 201 | 1569 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 40 | 457 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 89 | 1141 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 354 mg | 100.4 mg | 178 | 1926 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 162 | 1666 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 295 mg | 83.6 mg | 234 | 2529 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 44 | 978 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 347 mg | 98.4 mg | 228 | 2047 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 94 | 902 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 5 g | 7 | 393 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 2.2 mg | 618 µg | 12 | 14 |
| Folate, food | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 35 | 270 |
| Folate, total | 1.3 mg | 365.7 µg | 18 | 20 |
| Folic Acid | 1.3 mg | 360 µg | 13 | 14 |
| Niacin | 22.6 mg | 6.4 mg | 22 | 40 |
| Riboflavin | 1.9 mg | 541.5 µg | 20 | 64 |
| Thiamin | 1.7 mg | 479.1 µg | 28 | 51 |
| Vitamin B12 | 19.4 µg | 5.5 µg | 4 | 59 |
| Vitamin B12, added | 19.4 µg | 5.5 µg | 3 | 3 |
| Vitamin B6 | 6.4 mg | 1.8 mg | 6 | 7 |
| Vitamin C | 68 mg | 19.3 mg | 8 | 129 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 15.3 mg | 4.3 mg | 15 | 81 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 51 | 924 |
| Retinol | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 59 | 147 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 61 | 268 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.3 µg | 0.9 µg | 26 | 122 |
| Vitamin E | 15.3 mg | 4.3 mg | 13 | 19 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 177 | 524 |
| Copper, Cu | 179 µg | 50.7 µg | 105 | 670 |
| Iron, Fe | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 50 | 77 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 122 | 359 |
| Phosphorus, P | 48 mg | 13.6 mg | 211 | 624 |
| Potassium, K | 53 mg | 15 mg | 242 | 848 |
| Selenium, Se | 54.9 µg | 15.6 µg | 8 | 162 |
| Sodium, Na | 667 mg | 189.1 mg | 35 | 482 |
| Zinc, Zn | 690 µg | 195.6 µg | 176 | 849 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 122 | 1046 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3 g | 850.5 mg | 221 | 2539 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 377 kcal | 106.9 kcal | 42 | 311 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Special K
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Prepackaged Bowl (0.625 Oz) | 18.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Single Serving Box | 23.0 g | 0.8 oz |
| 1 Cup | 31.0 g | 1.1 oz |
7 Similar Breakfast Cereals
Explore the nutrient content of similar breakfast cereals below by clicking on their names.
Similar Breakfast Cereals 1 - 7
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| Special K Blueberry | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Special K Chocolatey Delight | No of Nutrients |
| 52 | |
| Special K Cinnamon Pecan | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
| Special K Fruit & Yogurt | No of Nutrients |
| 50 | |
| Special K Low Fat Granola | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| Special K Red Berries | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Special K Vanilla Almond | No of Nutrients |
| 46 |
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