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Flax Seed Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Flax Seed Smoothie Recipe

Flax Seed Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 24g 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 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 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 89, for Flax Seed Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C72 mg120%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium480 mg13.7%
Sodium10 mg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24 g8%
Dietary Fiber9 g36%
Sugars11 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 10 mg 0.4%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 9 g36%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 120%

Calcium 8% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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