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Special K Fruit & Yogurt

Common questions

Is Special K Fruit & Yogurt healthy?

Special K Fruit & Yogurt scores 17/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Special K Fruit & Yogurt scores 17/100.

Does Special K Fruit & Yogurt contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Special K Fruit & Yogurt, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Special K Fruit & Yogurt been lab-tested?

Yes. Special K Fruit & Yogurt carries an independent laboratory panel from EWG covering 1 contaminant (including Glyphosate) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Special K Fruit & Yogurt?

Special K Fruit & Yogurt is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Special K Fruit & Yogurt compare to other cereal?

Special K Fruit & Yogurt ranks #21 of 35 cereal in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is The Real Cereal Co. Organic Rice Crisps at 95/100.

Which ingredients drive Special K Fruit & Yogurt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whole Grain Wheat counts in its favor; Palm Kernel Oil, Corn Syrup, BHT (on packaging) are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Special K Fruit & Yogurt

Special K
Contains seed oils Lab tested
17 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Kellogg's (WK Kellogg Co)
Category Cereal
Summary

Special K Fruit & Yogurt scores 17/100. EWG 2023 testing found glyphosate at 31.9 ppb. Contains palm kernel oil, corn syrup, BHT added to packaging. NOVA 4.

Contaminants 1

Source: EWG

Glyphosate
31.9 ppb
Moderate

Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful amount worth factoring in if this product is eaten regularly. Glyphosate is classified as a probable human carcinogen by IARC, and glyphosate-residue-free supply chains exist — so its presence reflects ingredient sourcing.

EWG 2023 testing detected glyphosate at 31.9 ppb.

Key ingredients 4

Palm Kernel Oil
Bad

Highly processed tropical oil. Very high in saturated fat.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

Processed liquid glucose sweetener.

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BHT (on packaging)
Bad

Synthetic antioxidant preservative. Potential endocrine disruptor.

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Whole Grain Wheat
Good

Provides fiber and nutrients. First ingredient.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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