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Chocolate Green Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chocolate Green Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate 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 C, Vitamin E and Folate.

The food contains 29.9g 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 5.6 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.

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 high 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 96, for Chocolate Green Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Vitamin E
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7125 IU142.5%
Vitamin C28.9 mg48.1%
Vitamin D60 IU15%
Vitamin E7.6 mg25.5%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.7%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.2%
Niacin1.1 mg5.6%
Vitamin B60.69 mg34.6%
Folate158.8 mcg39.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium270 mg27%
Iron3.6 mg19.8%
Magnesium115.6 mg28.9%
Phosphorus98 mg9.8%
Potassium978.3 mg28%
Sodium166.7 mg6.9%
Zinc0.84 mg5.6%
Copper0.36 mg17.8%
Manganese0.96 mg47.8%
Selenium2.3 mcg3.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.9 g10%
Dietary Fiber7.5 g30%
Sugars12.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.6 g11.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.3 g8.2%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.3 g 8.2%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 166.7 mg 6.9%

Total Carbohydrates 29.9 g 10%

Dietary Fiber 7.5 g30%

Sugars 12.1 g

Protein 5.6 g 11.2%

Vitamin A 142.5% Vitamin C 48.1%

Calcium 27% Iron 19.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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