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Sweet and Easy Green Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet and Easy Green Smoothie Recipe

Sweet and Easy Green Smoothie has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 60.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 6.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 99, for Sweet and Easy Green Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs85%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4.6 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C23 mg38.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.34 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Folate87.5 mcg21.9%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.17 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35.7 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.69 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.9 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus27.5 mg2.7%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium0.17 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium6.1 mg0.3%Bottom 10%Very Low
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.17 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Selenium0.52 mcg0.74%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.4 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.5 g9.8%Top 30%High
Sugars6.3 g
Glucose2.1 mg
Fructose2.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.2 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.2 mg
Glutamic Acid0.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.26 g0.4%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0.03 g0.17%Bottom 10%Very Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 35.7 mg 1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 60.3 g 20.1%

Dietary Fiber 14.3 g57.2%

Sugars 36.5 g

Protein 6.9 g 13.8%

Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C 223.3%

Calcium 20.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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