Special K, Fruit & Yogurt Cereal
Processing Score
14.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
038000787164
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size32 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 27g
10%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 40mcg
200%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 8.1mg
45%
Potassium 70mg
1%
* 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
36 listed · 11 flagged for reviewRICE, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, WHEAT BRAN, SALT, CORN SYRUP, PALM KERNEL AND CANOLA OIL, DRIED APPLES, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SOLUBLE WHEAT FIBER, MALT FLAVOR, OAT FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, NONFAT YOGURT POWDER (CULTURED NONFAT MILK; HEAT TREATED AFTER CULTURING), MOLASSES, SOY LECITHIN, HONEY, LACTIC ACID, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, RED 40, BHT FOR FRESHNESS, SODIUM SULFITE TO PROTECT COLOR, BLUE 1. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C, REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B1, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Special K, Fruit & Yogurt Cereal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht For Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Special K, Fruit & Yogurt Cereal's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar Syrup, Molasses, Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel And Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Sulfite To Protect Color.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Blue 1. Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Reduced Iron.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Special K vs Cheerios comparison.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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