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Special K Original Cereal

Special K Original Cereal

per 1.25 cup (39 g):
28.5g
net carbs
0.5g
fats
7g
protein
150
calories

Is Special K Original Cereal Keto?

Special K Original Cereal is not keto-friendly because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients.

Too Much Carbs!

Special K Original Cereal should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (73.08g of net carbs per 100g serving).

It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis. You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

As an alternative, you may look for other cereal brands that are low in net carbs.

Contains Sugar

Sugar is a high-glycemic sweetener that can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.

As an alternative, you may look for other cereal brands that use keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.

You can check out our full list of best and worst sweeteners for keto here.

Net Carb Calculator

Special K Original Cereal
28.5 g
net carbs
29 g
carbs
0.5 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
0.5 g
fats
7 g
protein
150
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Rice, Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Defatted Wheat Germ, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Malt Flavor. Vitamins And Minerals: Reduced Iron, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Niacinamide, Vitamin E Acetate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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None

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