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Glow Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Glow Smoothie Recipe

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

The food contains 52.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

It has a low 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.

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

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs90%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5400 IU108%
Vitamin C51.8 mg86.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.7 mg8.9%
Thiamin0.15 mg10%
Riboflavin0.29 mg16.8%
Niacin2.3 mg11.4%
Vitamin B60.9 mg44.8%
Folate123.6 mcg30.9%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium65 mg6.5%
Iron1.8 mg9.9%
Magnesium84 mg21%
Phosphorus65 mg6.5%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium39.5 mg1.6%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.33 mg16.7%
Manganese0.65 mg32.3%
Selenium2.5 mcg3.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52.8 g17.6%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars27 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.5 g7%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.1 g1.7%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.1 g 1.7%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 39.5 mg 1.6%

Total Carbohydrates 52.8 g 17.6%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 27 g

Protein 3.5 g 7%

Vitamin A 108% Vitamin C 86.4%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 9.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1898173 Embed Table:

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