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Green Honey-Ginger Drink - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Honey-Ginger Drink Recipe

Green Honey-Ginger Drink has a low-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 21.5g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.1 gms of protein, it is low 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.96 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 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.

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 Green Honey-Ginger Drink, 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 Iron
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5065 IU101.3%
Vitamin C89.7 mg149.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.7%
Thiamin0.09 mg6.3%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.7%
Niacin1 mg5.1%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5%
Folate97.6 mcg24.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium90 mg9%
Iron4 mg22%
Magnesium38.4 mg9.6%
Phosphorus40 mg4%
Potassium407.3 mg11.6%
Sodium39.2 mg1.6%
Zinc0.72 mg4.8%
Copper0.15 mg7.6%
Manganese0.75 mg37.7%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.5 g7.2%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars12.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.1 g4.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.7 g1.1%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.7 g 1.1%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 39.2 mg 1.6%

Total Carbohydrates 21.5 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 12.1 g

Protein 2.1 g 4.2%

Vitamin A 101.3% Vitamin C 149.5%

Calcium 9% Iron 22%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=650920 Embed Table:

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