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Carrot Ginger Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Carrot Ginger Smoothie Recipe

Carrot Ginger Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 33.1g 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 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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.

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 Carrot Ginger Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A27455 IU549.1%
Vitamin C42.1 mg70.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.2 mg7.3%
Thiamin0.23 mg15.3%
Riboflavin0.27 mg15.8%
Niacin4 mg19.9%
Vitamin B60.6 mg30%
Folate120.8 mcg30.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid2 mg19.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium104 mg10.4%
Iron1.4 mg7.9%
Magnesium58 mg14.5%
Phosphorus132 mg13.2%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium165.1 mg6.9%
Zinc1.2 mg7.9%
Copper0.33 mg16.6%
Manganese0.47 mg23.3%
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.1 g11%
Dietary Fiber13.6 g54.4%
Sugars10.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.5%
Monounsaturated Fat8.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 165.1 mg 6.9%

Total Carbohydrates 33.1 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 13.6 g54.4%

Sugars 10.7 g

Protein 4.2 g 8.4%

Vitamin A 549.1% Vitamin C 70.1%

Calcium 10.4% Iron 7.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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