A List of Cereals Containing Vitamin K

Kellogg's Special K Low Carb Lifestyle
Nature's Path Optimum Slim
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Kashi Go Lean Crunch
Kellogg's All Bran

Written by Kent Ninomiya

08 July, 2011

Vitamin K helps your blood cells stick together or coagulate. This is important for healing when you are cut. Vitamin K also assists in creating strong bones, especially in the elderly. A lack of vitamin K in the diet can lead to bleeding from the gums or nose. Several illnesses can lead to vitamin K deficiency. These include liver disease, gallbladder disease and cystic fibrosis. Certain blood-thinning medications can also cause low vitamin K levels. Eating cereal is a convenient way to increase vitamin K in the body 1. The recommended daily intake of vitamin K is 80 micrograms for men and 65 micrograms for women, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 4.

Kellogg's Special K Low Carb Lifestyle

Special K Low Carb Lifestyle contains 15 micrograms of vitamin K in a 100-g serving size. That is equivalent to seven-eighths of a cup. The University of Maryland says higher levels of vitamin K can lead to greater bone density 2. Vitamin K can reduce the risk of bone fractures, especially in women who are post-menopausal and at risk for osteoporosis.

Special K Low Carb Lifestyle contains 15 micrograms of vitamin K in a 100-g serving size.
The University of Maryland says higher levels of vitamin K can lead to greater bone density 2.

Nature's Path Optimum Slim

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Nature's Path Optimum Slim has 13 micrograms of vitamin K for a 100-g serving, according to Diet and Fitness Today 1. Penn State Hershey Medical Center says another reason to get the recommended amount of vitamin K every day is that people who have a vitamin K deficiency are more susceptible to bruising and bleeding 2.

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Cinnamon Toast Crunch has 6 micrograms of vitamin K for a 100-g serving. The University of North Carolina Medical Center says it is important to eat a consistent amount of vitamin K if you are taking blood thinning medicine 2 3. Shifting levels of vitamin K in the body can interfere with blood thinners like warfarin. Inform your doctor of any changes in your diet if you are on blood thinning medication.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch has 6 micrograms of vitamin K for a 100-g serving.
The University of North Carolina Medical Center says it is important to eat a consistent amount of vitamin K if you are taking blood thinning medicine 2.

Kashi Go Lean Crunch

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Kashi Go Lean Crunch breakfast cereal contains 6 micrograms of vitamin K per 100-g serving. Cereals are a good source of vitamin K, but should not be the only source. Green vegetables like spinach, broccoli and kale also are high in vitamin K 1.

Kellogg's All Bran

Kellogg's All-Bran cereal has 5 micrograms of vitamin K per 100-g serving. It is also very high in dietary fiber, which can lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.