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Kelloggs Special K Red Berries Family Size
Cereal & Breakfast
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Kelloggs Special K Red Berries Family Size

Special K
15.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
11g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kellogg's Special K Red Berries Family Size sits predictably on the supermarket breakfast aisle, shelved with other ready-to-eat flaked cereals and often adjacent to low-fat and adult-targeted cereal lines. You’ll spot the tall cardboard family box with vivid photos of red freeze-dried strawberry pieces, next to other Kellogg’s SKUs and competing “light” or whole-grain cereals. This product is pitched for morning routines and grab-and-go moments — a quick weekday breakfast, a lunchbox addition for kids who like sweet fruit bits, or an easy post-workout bowl when paired with milk or yogurt. Brand positioning leans on health-forward language and nostalgia: Special K uses whole-grain claims, “good source of vitamins and minerals,” and imagery that appeals to adults aiming for an energizing, managed diet while still being kid- and family-friendly. Label characteristics include health halos such as “whole grain” and fortified vitamins, plus the visual cue of “real strawberries” on the front; there are no organic or natural certifications, and the bagged family-size format signals pantry-stable convenience. In plain terms, the cereal is an industrially processed product made from milled grains, added sugars and flavoring agents with vitamin fortification. Sensory details: thin, lightly sweetened wheat and rice flakes deliver a crisp, brittle crunch that softens in cold milk, punctuated by tart, chewy freeze-dried strawberry pieces; the ritual is familiar — rip open the box, pour into a bowl or snack straight from the box, spoon with milk, or toss into a portable container for on-the-go eating. The family-size box reinforces multi-serve utility for households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 11
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars10g20%
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,, 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?

This is an ultra-processed product: formulated, industrially produced cereal flakes with added sugars, flavoring (malt flavor), syrup, and vitamin/mineral fortification rather than minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Kelloggs Special K Red Berries Family Size

Calling something 'healthy' can be a bit tricky because it really depends on your dietary goals. Special K Red Berries offers a decent amount of vitamins and minerals, and with 3g of fiber per serving, it can be part of a balanced breakfast. Just keep in mind that it does have added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to complement it with some protein or healthy fats.

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