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Banana Green Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Banana Green Smoothie Recipe

Banana Green Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 31.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 95, for Banana Green Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Vitamin E
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3405 IU68.1%
Vitamin C19.2 mg32%
Vitamin D100 IU25%
Vitamin E10.9 mg36.3%
Thiamin0.08 mg5%
Riboflavin0.6 mg35.4%
Niacin0.86 mg4.3%
Vitamin B60.74 mg37.1%
Folate80.4 mcg20.1%
Vitamin B123 mcg50%
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium497 mg49.7%
Iron2.3 mg12.5%
Magnesium74 mg18.5%
Phosphorus38 mg3.8%
Potassium723.2 mg20.7%
Sodium174.9 mg7.3%
Zinc1.9 mg12.4%
Copper0.2 mg10.1%
Manganese0.53 mg26.5%
Selenium1.5 mcg2.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.8 g10.6%
Dietary Fiber6.5 g26%
Sugars14.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g9%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.5 g8.5%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.5 g 8.5%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 174.9 mg 7.3%

Total Carbohydrates 31.8 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.5 g26%

Sugars 14.7 g

Protein 4.5 g 9%

Vitamin A 68.1% Vitamin C 32%

Calcium 49.7% Iron 12.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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