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Green Fruit Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Green Fruit Smoothie has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 60.4g 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 5.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 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 86, for Green Fruit Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs85%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4915 IU98.3%
Vitamin C67.1 mg111.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E3.2 mg10.7%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.4%
Riboflavin0.1 mg6.1%
Niacin1 mg5.2%
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.7%
Folate109.6 mcg27.4%
Vitamin B123 mcg50%
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium112 mg11.2%
Iron2.2 mg12.4%
Magnesium64.8 mg16.2%
Phosphorus38 mg3.8%
Potassium757.8 mg21.7%
Sodium47.7 mg2%
Zinc0.26 mg1.7%
Copper0.18 mg9.2%
Manganese0.13 mg6.6%
Selenium1.2 mcg1.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate60.4 g20.1%
Dietary Fiber7.5 g30%
Sugars29.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.9 g11.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2 g 3.1%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 47.7 mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 60.4 g 20.1%

Dietary Fiber 7.5 g30%

Sugars 29.2 g

Protein 5.9 g 11.8%

Vitamin A 98.3% Vitamin C 111.9%

Calcium 11.2% Iron 12.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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