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Mel's Awesome Smoothies 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mel's Awesome Smoothies 2 Recipe

Mel's Awesome Smoothies 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 45g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 15.3 gms of protein, it is high 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.

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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 73, for Mel's Awesome Smoothies 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat9%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A290 IU5.8%
Vitamin C56.8 mg94.7%
Vitamin D16.4 IU4.1%
Vitamin E1.3 mg4.5%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.4%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15%
Niacin1.1 mg5.7%
Vitamin B60.58 mg28.9%
Folate37.6 mcg9.4%
Vitamin B120.18 mcg3%
Pantothenic Acid0.69 mg6.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium161 mg16.1%
Iron0.92 mg5.1%
Magnesium44 mg11%
Phosphorus76 mg7.6%
Potassium671.7 mg19.2%
Sodium50.5 mg2.1%
Zinc0.51 mg3.4%
Copper0.23 mg11.3%
Manganese1.4 mg69.6%
Selenium3.6 mcg5.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45 g15%
Dietary Fiber6.3 g25.2%
Sugars30.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.3 g30.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.8 g4.3%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.8 g 4.3%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 17.4 mg 5.8%

Sodium 50.5 mg 2.1%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%

Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%

Sugars 30.5 g

Protein 15.3 g 30.6%

Vitamin A 5.8% Vitamin C 94.7%

Calcium 16.1% Iron 5.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1174712 Embed Table:

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