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My green smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My green smoothie Recipe

My green smoothie has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 12.3g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

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 95, for My green smoothie, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5010 IU100.2%
Vitamin C17.3 mg28.8%
Vitamin D60 IU15%
Vitamin E1 mg3.4%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.7%
Riboflavin0.38 mg22.2%
Niacin0.4 mg2%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.5%
Folate123.2 mcg30.8%
Vitamin B121.5 mcg25%
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium214 mg21.4%
Iron2.1 mg11.9%
Magnesium51.6 mg12.9%
Phosphorus46 mg4.6%
Potassium568.4 mg16.2%
Sodium101.7 mg4.2%
Zinc0.75 mg5%
Copper0.14 mg6.9%
Manganese0.53 mg26.3%
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.3 g4.1%
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%
Sugars8.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.4 g2.2%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.4 g 2.2%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 101.7 mg 4.2%

Total Carbohydrates 12.3 g 4.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 8.9 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 100.2% Vitamin C 28.8%

Calcium 21.4% Iron 11.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1744490 Embed Table:

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