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Dave's Low Carb Green Monster - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Dave's Low Carb Green Monster Recipe

Dave's Low Carb Green Monster has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 8.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.2 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 82, for Dave's Low Carb Green Monster, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein63%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Saturated Fat
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5625 IU112.5%
Vitamin C16.9 mg28.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.7%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.3%
Riboflavin0.11 mg6.5%
Niacin0.44 mg2.2%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6%
Folate116.4 mcg29.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.04 mg0.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium159 mg15.9%
Iron1.6 mg9.1%
Magnesium47.6 mg11.9%
Phosphorus29 mg2.9%
Potassium774.8 mg22.1%
Sodium339.9 mg14.2%
Zinc0.32 mg2.1%
Copper0.08 mg4%
Manganese0.54 mg27%
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.3 g2.8%
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%
Sugars3.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26.2 g52.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.2 g4.9%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 339.9 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8.3 g 2.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 26.2 g 52.4%

Vitamin A 112.5% Vitamin C 28.1%

Calcium 15.9% Iron 9.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2225656 Embed Table:

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