<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Kellogg
Company and subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements for the twelve months
ended December 31, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
Financial Statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1997                     
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1997
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<PP&E>                                       4,980,600
<DEPRECIATION>                             (2,207,300)
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