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Purple Protein Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Purple Protein Smoothie Recipe

Purple Protein Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 27.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 13.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 a low 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. 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 67, for Purple Protein Smoothie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A255 IU5.1%
Vitamin C27.6 mg46%
Vitamin D42.4 IU10.6%
Vitamin E0.52 mg1.7%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.8%
Riboflavin0.22 mg13%
Niacin0.6 mg3%
Vitamin B60.28 mg14%
Folate21.6 mcg5.4%
Vitamin B120.36 mcg6%
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium167 mg16.7%
Iron0.56 mg3.1%
Magnesium27.2 mg6.8%
Phosphorus94 mg9.4%
Potassium489.4 mg14%
Sodium79.4 mg3.3%
Zinc0.5 mg3.3%
Copper0.09 mg4.4%
Manganese0.27 mg13.7%
Selenium3.6 mcg5.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.7 g9.2%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars12.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.7 g27.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.3 g3.5%
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.3 g 3.5%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 24.9 mg 8.3%

Sodium 79.4 mg 3.3%

Total Carbohydrates 27.7 g 9.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 12.7 g

Protein 13.7 g 27.4%

Vitamin A 5.1% Vitamin C 46%

Calcium 16.7% Iron 3.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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