Special k the original
Target diet: Palm Oil Free
Yes, you can.
No palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named in the ingredients list.
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.
Processing level: NOVA group 3, processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
Rice (40%), wholewheat (37%), sugar, barley (5%), malted barley flour, salt, barley malt extract, niacin, iron, vitamin B6, riboflavin (B2), folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12
Detailed analysis: Special k the original and the palm oil-free diet
Based on our analysis of the ingredients list, Special k the original appears to be compatible with a palm oil-free diet. Our automated system did not detect any ingredients that are typically restricted in this dietary lifestyle.
The ingredients provided are: Rice (40%), wholewheat (37%), sugar, barley (5%), malted barley flour, salt, barley malt extract, niacin, iron, vitamin B6, riboflavin (B2), folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12. It's always recommended to double-check the product packaging for the most current information, as formulations can change.
Nutritional profile
Special k the original contains 392 calories per 100g. It provides 8g of protein, 1.3g of fat, and 84g of carbohydrates (including 14g of sugar).
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data. Always verify product labels and consult with healthcare professionals if you have specific dietary concerns or medical conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Special k the original Palm Oil Free?
Yes, Special k the original contains no palm oil according to its ingredients list: no palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named, and the fats that are listed are identified by plant. Always double-check the label, as formulations can change.
Does Special k the original contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Rice (40%), wholewheat (37%), sugar, barley (5%), malted barley flour, salt, barley malt extract, niacin, iron, vitamin B6, riboflavin (B2), folic aci...
What are the nutritional facts of Special k the original?
Special k the original contains 392 calories per 100g, with 8g of protein, 84g of carbohydrates, and 1.3g of fat.
How much sugar is in Special k the original?
Special k the original lists 14 g of sugar per 100 g.
Is Special k the original ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Special k the original is in group 3 (processed foods), not in the ultra-processed group.
Does Special k the original contain palm oil?
No palm oil is listed. Special k the original names its fats by plant and none of them is palm, so it fits a palm oil free shopping list. Verify the pack, as recipes change.