Special K
Special K Special K Protein Granola
50g serving · 200 kcal · 12g protein
Silver tier
Complementary Added sugar Protein Density
24%
of calories from protein
6g protein per 100 cal
Leucine: 0.84 g per serving
What this means: Balanced — 15–24% of calories from protein. Whole eggs, tofu, mixed snacks. 24% puts this in the Silver tier — balanced but not a protein-heavy choice — fine alongside denser sources.
How it ranks in cereal
More efficient than 0% of cereal
By protein per 100 cal · vs. other cereal in our database
Percentile by protein per 100 cal vs. other cereal in our database. See the methodology .
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Protein per 100 cal | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Leucine | 0.84 g |
Per 50g serving. See the methodology for how Protein Density is calculated.
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Source: Manufacturer label.
Reference ID: special-k-protein-granola.
Last verified 2026-05-17.
Always check the on-pack label — manufacturers update formulations.
Rank 10 of 10 by protein density
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