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Green Smoothie 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Smoothie 3 Recipe

Green Smoothie 3 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 25.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 2.9 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 low MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 68, for Green Smoothie 3, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.93 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol2.5 mcg
Vitamin C5.3 mg8.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0.31 IU0.08%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.31 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate29.3 mcg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27.1 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.31 mg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus19.6 mg2%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium155.5 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium16.4 mg0.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.31 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.31 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Selenium0.62 mcg0.89%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.75 g3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars5.5 g
Glucose2.2 mg
Fructose2.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein0.9 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.7 g8.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.8 g24%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.3 g
Ash0.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 165

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%

Saturated Fat 15.4 g 77%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.9 mg 1.3%

Sodium 52.7 mg 2.2%

Total Carbohydrates 25.3 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 17.7 g

Protein 2.9 g 5.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 8.7% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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