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My Post-Workout Green Monster Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Post-Workout Green Monster Smoothie Recipe

My Post-Workout Green Monster Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 36.2g 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 29 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average 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.

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 59, for My Post-Workout Green Monster Smoothie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs48%

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 Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3180 IU63.6%
Vitamin C19.5 mg32.5%
Vitamin D50 IU12.5%
Vitamin E0.88 mg2.9%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.9%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10%
Niacin0.82 mg4.1%
Vitamin B60.71 mg35.4%
Folate79.2 mcg19.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium259 mg25.9%
Iron1.4 mg7.6%
Magnesium56.4 mg14.1%
Phosphorus37 mg3.7%
Potassium983 mg28.1%
Sodium174.8 mg7.3%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.16 mg7.8%
Manganese0.44 mg22.1%
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.2 g12.1%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars20.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29 g58%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%
Saturated Fat2.9 g14.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.6 g 7.1%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 64.8 mg 21.6%

Sodium 174.8 mg 7.3%

Total Carbohydrates 36.2 g 12.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 20.7 g

Protein 29 g 58%

Vitamin A 63.6% Vitamin C 32.5%

Calcium 25.9% Iron 7.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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