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Purple Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Purple Smoothie Recipe

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

The food contains 78.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 Purple Smoothie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat9%
 Calories from Carbs84%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A70 IU1.4%
Vitamin C56.6 mg94.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.98 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.3%
Niacin0.74 mg3.7%
Vitamin B60.06 mg3.2%
Folate18 mcg4.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.18 mg1.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18 mg1.8%
Iron2.3 mg12.9%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Phosphorus18 mg1.8%
Potassium346.3 mg9.9%
Sodium53.9 mg2.2%
Zinc0.15 mg1%
Copper0.08 mg4%
Manganese0.33 mg16.4%
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate78.2 g26.1%
Dietary Fiber5.7 g22.8%
Sugars40.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.1 g14.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.6 g5.5%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.6 g 5.5%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 53.9 mg 2.2%

Total Carbohydrates 78.2 g 26.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%

Sugars 40.9 g

Protein 7.1 g 14.2%

Vitamin A 1.4% Vitamin C 94.4%

Calcium 1.8% Iron 12.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=361713 Embed Table:

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