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Fruit-free kefir green smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fruit-free kefir green smoothie Recipe

Fruit-free kefir green smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Folate.

The food contains 23.5g 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirablea good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.23 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

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 90, for Fruit-free kefir green smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8940 IU178.8%
Vitamin C27.7 mg46.2%
Vitamin D100 IU25%
Vitamin E3.3 mg11.1%
Thiamin0.09 mg6.1%
Riboflavin0.22 mg12.7%
Niacin3 mg15.2%
Vitamin B60.31 mg15.7%
Folate190 mcg47.5%
Vitamin B120.15 mcg2.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.22 mg2.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium409 mg40.9%
Iron4.2 mg23.5%
Magnesium150.8 mg37.7%
Phosphorus183 mg18.3%
Potassium780.1 mg22.3%
Sodium314.4 mg13.1%
Zinc1.7 mg11.2%
Copper0.55 mg27.5%
Manganese1.3 mg65.1%
Selenium3.6 mcg5.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.5 g7.8%
Dietary Fiber6.9 g27.6%
Sugars10 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.7 g19.5%
Saturated Fat4.1 g20.5%
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.7 g 19.5%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 314.4 mg 13.1%

Total Carbohydrates 23.5 g 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27.6%

Sugars 10 g

Protein 24 g 48%

Vitamin A 178.8% Vitamin C 46.2%

Calcium 40.9% Iron 23.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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