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Lean Green Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lean Green Smoothie Recipe

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

The food contains 21.2g 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. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.6 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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. 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.

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 72, for Lean Green Smoothie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs89%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C40.2 mg67%
Thiamin0.24 mg16%
Niacin1.6 mg8%
Vitamin B60.28 mg14%
Folate92 mcg23%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron0.9 mg5%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Potassium489 mg14%
Sodium35 mg1.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.2 g7.1%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars17.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.6 g3.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.5 g0.77%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86 Calories from Fat 5

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 35 mg 1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 21.2 g 7.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 17.7 g

Protein 1.6 g 3.2%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 67%

Calcium 4% Iron 5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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