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Gosh Darn Good Green Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gosh Darn Good Green Smoothie Recipe

Gosh Darn Good Green Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 41.7g 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 3.3 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.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 94, for Gosh Darn Good Green Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs87%

Why this is good for you

  • 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 A21550 IU431%
Vitamin C63.8 mg106.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.4 mg4.7%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.7%
Riboflavin0.17 mg9.8%
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%
Vitamin B60.44 mg22.2%
Folate34.4 mcg8.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium120 mg12%
Iron2.1 mg11.5%
Magnesium45.2 mg11.3%
Phosphorus68 mg6.8%
Potassium728.6 mg20.8%
Sodium46.5 mg1.9%
Zinc0.5 mg3.3%
Copper0.32 mg15.9%
Manganese0.79 mg39.3%
Selenium2 mcg2.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.7 g13.9%
Dietary Fiber5.8 g23.2%
Sugars5.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 46.5 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 41.7 g 13.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 3.3 g 6.6%

Vitamin A 431% Vitamin C 106.4%

Calcium 12% Iron 11.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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