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Green Smoothie 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Smoothie 2 Recipe

Green Smoothie 2 has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 52.5g 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 19.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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 high 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 91, for Green Smoothie 2, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10135 IU202.7%
Vitamin C124.7 mg207.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E3.7 mg12.3%
Thiamin0.28 mg18.5%
Riboflavin0.41 mg24%
Niacin2.6 mg13.1%
Vitamin B60.73 mg36.4%
Folate258.8 mcg64.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.4 mg13.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium157 mg15.7%
Iron3.4 mg18.7%
Magnesium108.4 mg27.1%
Phosphorus127 mg12.7%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium90 mg3.8%
Zinc1.1 mg7.3%
Copper0.41 mg20.4%
Manganese1.4 mg70.7%
Selenium3.1 mcg4.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52.5 g17.5%
Dietary Fiber13.7 g54.8%
Sugars24.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.2 g38.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.6 g24%
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.5%
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.6 g 24%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 90 mg 3.8%

Total Carbohydrates 52.5 g 17.5%

Dietary Fiber 13.7 g54.8%

Sugars 24.4 g

Protein 19.2 g 38.4%

Vitamin A 202.7% Vitamin C 207.9%

Calcium 15.7% Iron 18.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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