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Mom's "Green" Drink - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mom's "Green" Drink Recipe

Mom's "Green" Drink has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 37.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.5 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Mom's "Green" Drink, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein2%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2145 IU42.9%
Vitamin C73.2 mg122%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.6 mg2%
Thiamin0.09 mg6.1%
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.4%
Niacin0.68 mg3.4%
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.3%
Folate64 mcg16%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium56 mg5.6%
Iron2 mg10.9%
Magnesium36.8 mg9.2%
Phosphorus50 mg5%
Potassium609.9 mg17.4%
Sodium26.4 mg1.1%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.14 mg7%
Manganese0.81 mg40.7%
Selenium1.3 mcg1.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.8 g12.6%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.5 g3%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.8 g22.8%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat10.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.8 g 22.8%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 26.4 mg 1.1%

Total Carbohydrates 37.8 g 12.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 1.5 g 3%

Vitamin A 42.9% Vitamin C 122%

Calcium 5.6% Iron 10.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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