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Sweet Greens - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet Greens Recipe

Sweet Greens has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 13.5g 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 4.5 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 Sweet Greens, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2095 IU41.9%
Vitamin C59.5 mg99.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.7%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.9%
Riboflavin0.12 mg7.2%
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.4%
Folate104.4 mcg26.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.36 mg3.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium137 mg13.7%
Iron1.1 mg5.9%
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%
Phosphorus58 mg5.8%
Potassium373.7 mg10.7%
Sodium203.2 mg8.5%
Zinc0.33 mg2.2%
Copper0.05 mg2.5%
Manganese0.6 mg29.9%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.5 g4.5%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars8.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g9%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.3 g5.1%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.3 g 5.1%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 203.2 mg 8.5%

Total Carbohydrates 13.5 g 4.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 8.8 g

Protein 4.5 g 9%

Vitamin A 41.9% Vitamin C 99.2%

Calcium 13.7% Iron 5.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=648803 Embed Table:

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