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Nutrition Score

Special K classic

8690504271680
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
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Hazard Score
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Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Cereals
No known concerns
whole wheat
No known concerns
Rice
Rice  ·  No known concerns
Whole cereal grain. A staple carbohydrate.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
mulberry molasses
No known concerns
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
colorant
No known concerns
Annatto (Bixin)
E160b  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow-red dye from the annatto seed. Used in cheeses and margarines. Rare allergy risk.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
E306  ·  No known concerns
Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B3 added to fortified cereals.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Thiamine  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B1 for energy metabolism.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Supports protein metabolism.
vit 6
No known concerns
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
FolicAcid  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B9 for cell growth.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
E101  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin B2; also a yellow colour (E101).
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
vit 12
No known concerns
minerals
No known concerns
Iron (Ferrous Sulphate)
IronFort  ·  No known concerns
Mineral fortification added to cereals and flour. Essential nutrient; safe at normal levels.
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