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Caribbean Health Drink - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Caribbean Health Drink Recipe

Caribbean Health Drink has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 45.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.3 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Caribbean cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Beverage.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 88, for Caribbean Health Drink, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs92%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10850 IU217%
Vitamin C85.8 mg143%
Thiamin0.27 mg18%
Niacin3 mg15%
Vitamin B60.56 mg28%
Folate112 mcg28%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium64 mg16%
Potassium696 mg19.9%
Sodium51 mg2.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.4 g15.1%
Dietary Fiber7.2 g28.8%
Sugars28.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.3 g4.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.8 g1.2%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.8 g 1.2%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 51 mg 2.1%

Total Carbohydrates 45.4 g 15.1%

Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%

Sugars 28.9 g

Protein 2.3 g 4.6%

Vitamin A 217% Vitamin C 143%

Calcium 7% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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