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Glowing Green Smoothie for Radiant Skin - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Glowing Green Smoothie for Radiant Skin Recipe

Glowing Green Smoothie for Radiant Skin has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 40.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.9 gms of protein, it is high 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.24 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. 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 93, for Glowing Green Smoothie for Radiant Skin, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A11475 IU229.5%
Vitamin C70.8 mg118%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.9 mg9.5%
Thiamin0.21 mg14.3%
Riboflavin0.36 mg20.9%
Niacin1.7 mg8.3%
Vitamin B60.68 mg33.8%
Folate314.8 mcg78.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium174 mg17.4%
Iron5.2 mg29.1%
Magnesium116 mg29%
Phosphorus111 mg11.1%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium207.3 mg8.6%
Zinc0.92 mg6.1%
Copper0.28 mg13.9%
Manganese1.5 mg74.4%
Selenium2.6 mcg3.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40.8 g13.6%
Dietary Fiber7.7 g30.8%
Sugars21 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.9 g23.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.4 g2.2%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.4 g 2.2%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 207.3 mg 8.6%

Total Carbohydrates 40.8 g 13.6%

Dietary Fiber 7.7 g30.8%

Sugars 21 g

Protein 11.9 g 23.8%

Vitamin A 229.5% Vitamin C 118%

Calcium 17.4% Iron 29.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2248710 Embed Table:

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