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Green Monster Smoothie - Light & Fresh - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Monster Smoothie - Light & Fresh Recipe

Green Monster Smoothie - Light & Fresh has a average-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 72.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very 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 very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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. 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 85, for Green Monster Smoothie - Light & Fresh, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat3%
 Calories from Carbs93%

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
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4820 IU96.4%
Vitamin C95.7 mg159.5%
Vitamin D74.8 IU18.7%
Vitamin E1.9 mg6.3%
Thiamin0.24 mg15.9%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.2%
Niacin1.6 mg8.2%
Vitamin B60.92 mg45.9%
Folate136.4 mcg34.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium321 mg32.1%
Iron1.7 mg9.3%
Magnesium94 mg23.5%
Phosphorus53 mg5.3%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium49.3 mg2.1%
Zinc0.47 mg3.1%
Copper0.25 mg12.7%
Manganese0.6 mg30.1%
Selenium2.1 mcg3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate72.3 g24.1%
Dietary Fiber10 g40%
Sugars48.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.8 g5.6%

Fat Analysis

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1 g 1.5%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 49.3 mg 2.1%

Total Carbohydrates 72.3 g 24.1%

Dietary Fiber 10 g40%

Sugars 48.1 g

Protein 2.8 g 5.6%

Vitamin A 96.4% Vitamin C 159.5%

Calcium 32.1% Iron 9.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2024972 Embed Table:

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