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Quick and Easy Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick and Easy Smoothie Recipe

Quick and Easy Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Riboflavin.

The food contains 24.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 83, for Quick and Easy Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7985 IU159.7%
Vitamin C5.5 mg9.1%
Vitamin D48.8 IU12.2%
Vitamin E0.4 mg1.3%
Thiamin0.12 mg7.8%
Riboflavin0.37 mg21.7%
Niacin0.8 mg4%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.6%
Folate24.8 mcg6.2%
Vitamin B120.78 mcg13%
Pantothenic Acid0.93 mg9.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium282 mg28.2%
Iron0.31 mg1.7%
Magnesium35.2 mg8.8%
Phosphorus227 mg22.7%
Potassium636 mg18.2%
Sodium148 mg6.2%
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%
Copper0.05 mg2.3%
Manganese0.1 mg4.8%
Selenium4.8 mcg6.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.3 g8.1%
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.2%
Sugars12.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.9 g15.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.4 g5.2%
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.4 g 5.2%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 13.4 mg 4.5%

Sodium 148 mg 6.2%

Total Carbohydrates 24.3 g 8.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 12.2 g

Protein 7.9 g 15.8%

Vitamin A 159.7% Vitamin C 9.1%

Calcium 28.2% Iron 1.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=171519 Embed Table:

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