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Protein Tropical Fruit Smoothy - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Protein Tropical Fruit Smoothy Recipe

Protein Tropical Fruit Smoothy has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Thiamin.

The food contains 53.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and very 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirable a good thing 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.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 54, for Protein Tropical Fruit Smoothy, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A265 IU5.3%
Vitamin C100 mg166.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.74 mg2.5%
Thiamin0.38 mg25.2%
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.8%
Niacin1.4 mg7%
Vitamin B60.6 mg29.8%
Folate66 mcg16.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.78 mg7.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35 mg3.5%
Iron0.94 mg5.2%
Magnesium58 mg14.5%
Phosphorus46 mg4.6%
Potassium960 mg27.4%
Sodium59 mg2.5%
Zinc0.29 mg1.9%
Copper0.26 mg12.8%
Manganese1.4 mg72%
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate53.6 g17.9%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g12.4%
Sugars40.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29 g58%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.4 g5.2%
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.4 g 5.2%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%

Sodium 59 mg 2.5%

Total Carbohydrates 53.6 g 17.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 40.4 g

Protein 29 g 58%

Vitamin A 5.3% Vitamin C 166.7%

Calcium 3.5% Iron 5.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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