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Kelloggs Special K Chocolate Delight
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kelloggs Special K Chocolate Delight

Special K
12.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Special K Chocolatey Delight is a boxed breakfast cereal you’ll spot on the supermarket cereal aisle, often shelved near other branded flaked cereals, family-oriented low-fat options, and snacky kids' cereals. The 12.1 oz cardboard box features bright branding and serving suggestions, signaling an anytime snack rather than just a morning staple. It suits quick grocery trips for busy households, back-to-school shopping, or pantry restocks for snack-minded families, and works equally well for breakfast, a late-night treat, or a crunchy yogurt topping. Brand positioning leans on Special K’s long-standing association with lightness, dieting and female-focused wellness messaging, updated here with an indulgent chocolate twist that targets moms shopping for kids and adults seeking a perceived “lighter” sweet option. The front label highlights added vitamins and minerals, fiber, and “low fat,” creating a health-halo despite the obvious sweet profile; there are no organic or natural certifications, and the product uses both natural and artificial flavors. In plain processing terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable manufactured cereal with added sugars, emulsified chocolatey pieces, and preservatives. Sensory details: the box opens to reveal crisp rice and wheat flakes punctuated by small chocolatey chunks that offer a soft, candy-like melt against crunchy flakes; eaters typically pour milk or plant milk over a bowl, crumble it into yogurt, or snack it by the handful straight from the box. The ritual is quick and familiar—pour, top with milk, and spoon—invoking weekday routines, kid lunchboxes, or spoonfuls during late-night TV.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein3g
* 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,, Chocolatey, Chunks, (Sugar,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Cocoa,, Soy, Lecithin,, Artificial, Flavor,, Milk),, Wheat, Bran,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Brown, Sugar, Syrup,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Malt, Flavor,, BHT, for, Freshness,, Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, C, (Ascorbic, Acid),, Vitamin, E, Acetate,, Niacinamide,, Vitamin, B6, (Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride),, Vitamin, B2, (Riboflavin),, Beta-Carotene,, Vitamin, B1, Thiamin, Hydrochloride),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Artificial Flavor - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The ingredient list includes added sugars, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, artificial flavors, preservatives, and fortified vitamins, indicating extensive industrial processing and formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kelloggs Special K Chocolate Delight

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! Special K Chocolate Delight has some whole grains and added vitamins, which is a plus, but it also has added sugars and artificial flavors. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast that satisfies a sweet tooth, this could be a decent option, but it's not exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

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