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Special K Cereal Red Berries
Cereal & Breakfast
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Special K Cereal Red Berries

Special K
2.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
5g
Protein
20g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Special K Cereal Red Berries arrives on grocery shelves in the breakfast cereal aisle, often grouped with other ready-to-eat flakes and single-serve cups near instant oatmeal, granola bars and other on-the-go breakfast items. The 2.5-ounce portable cup speaks to busy shoppers looking for a quick morning bite or an easy snack between meetings: pop the lid, pour milk, or eat dry straight from the container. The brand leans on a long-standing health-oriented positioning — Special K is marketed toward calorie- and weight-conscious adults while promising simple, wholesome ingredients; packaging highlights “whole grain” and “real strawberries,” plus added vitamins and minerals, producing a strong health halo even though the formula contains added sugars and flavoring. Label copy emphasizes convenience and nutrition but does not carry organic certification. In plain terms this is a factory-made, shelf-stable cereal product that’s processed, fortified and packaged for portability. Sensory notes: light, crisp wheat and rice flakes with sweet, slightly tart freeze-dried strawberry bits that add chewy, fruity pops; a lightly sweetened finish and noticeable malt/added-flavor notes. The single-use plastic cup with a peel-off lid frames a quick ritual — uncap, add milk, eat at the counter, desk or gym — and the product’s smell and mouthfeel read as familiar, slightly sweet breakfast comfort. With 260 calories, 20 g sugar and 450 mg sodium per cup, it functions as a sweet, convenient morning or snack option within mainstream American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate61g22%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars19g38%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Rice,, Sugar,, Freeze-Dried, Strawberries,, Wheat, Bran,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Salt,, Malt, Flavor, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Vitamin, C, (Ascorbic, Acid),, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, E, Acetate,, Niacinamide,, Beta-Carotene,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, Vitamin, B1, (Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined ingredients, added sugars, flavoring and vitamin/mineral fortification and is packaged as a ready-to-eat industrial formulation — characteristics of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Special K Cereal Red Berries

Healthy can mean different things to different people. Special K Red Berries packs in some whole grains and vitamins, making it a decent choice for a quick breakfast. However, with 20 grams of sugar per serving, it might not be the best option if you're watching your sugar intake.

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