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Meg's Green Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Meg's Green Smoothie Recipe

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

The food contains 28.3g 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 2.7 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average 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 94, for Meg's Green Smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs87%

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 high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4580 IU91.6%
Vitamin C31.3 mg52.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.7 mg5.7%
Thiamin0.12 mg8.1%
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.7%
Niacin0.92 mg4.6%
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.4%
Folate128 mcg32%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium106 mg10.6%
Iron2.1 mg11.4%
Magnesium62.8 mg15.7%
Phosphorus71 mg7.1%
Potassium793.7 mg22.7%
Sodium122.9 mg5.1%
Zinc0.57 mg3.8%
Copper0.18 mg9.1%
Manganese0.62 mg31%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.3 g9.4%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars14 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.7 g5.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.6 g0.92%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.6 g 0.92%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 122.9 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 28.3 g 9.4%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 14 g

Protein 2.7 g 5.4%

Vitamin A 91.6% Vitamin C 52.1%

Calcium 10.6% Iron 11.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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