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Smoothie: Sweet Dandelion - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Smoothie: Sweet Dandelion Recipe

Smoothie: Sweet Dandelion has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 14.7g 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 1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 91, for Smoothie: Sweet Dandelion, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat3%
 Calories from Carbs91%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3025 IU60.5%
Vitamin C32.6 mg54.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.1%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.8%
Niacin0.3 mg1.5%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.3%
Folate22 mcg5.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium54 mg5.4%
Iron1.1 mg6.3%
Magnesium14.4 mg3.6%
Phosphorus11 mg1.1%
Potassium167.8 mg4.8%
Sodium23.8 mg1%
Zinc0.09 mg0.6%
Copper0.07 mg3.3%
Manganese0.1 mg5.2%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.7 g4.9%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars8.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1 g2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.2 g0.31%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 23.8 mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 14.7 g 4.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 8.4 g

Protein 1 g 2%

Vitamin A 60.5% Vitamin C 54.3%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 6.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2214104 Embed Table:

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