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Green Guru Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Guru Smoothie Recipe

Green Guru Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 29.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 a low 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.

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 90, for Green Guru Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A215 IU4.3%
Vitamin C44.9 mg74.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.4 mg4.5%
Thiamin0.11 mg7.3%
Riboflavin0.2 mg11.9%
Niacin2 mg10%
Vitamin B60.62 mg30.8%
Folate96.4 mcg24.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.6 mg15.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33 mg3.3%
Iron0.85 mg4.7%
Magnesium53.6 mg13.4%
Phosphorus81 mg8.1%
Potassium988.1 mg28.2%
Sodium23.7 mg1%
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%
Copper0.25 mg12.4%
Manganese0.27 mg13.3%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.6 g9.9%
Dietary Fiber8.7 g34.8%
Sugars14.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.1 g6.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.7 g21.1%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat8.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 23.7 mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 29.6 g 9.9%

Dietary Fiber 8.7 g34.8%

Sugars 14.4 g

Protein 3.1 g 6.2%

Vitamin A 4.3% Vitamin C 74.8%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 4.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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