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Quick and Easy Summer Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick and Easy Summer Smoothie Recipe

Quick and Easy Summer Smoothie has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 25.4g 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 12.2 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Beverage.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick and Easy Summer Smoothie has been given a composite ranking of 79, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A835 IU16.7%
Vitamin C22.2 mg37%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.9%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.1%
Niacin0.1 mg0.5%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.5%
Folate6 mcg1.5%
Vitamin B120.47 mcg7.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium311 mg31.1%
Iron2 mg11.3%
Magnesium17.6 mg4.4%
Phosphorus374 mg37.4%
Potassium220.9 mg6.3%
Sodium121.2 mg5.1%
Zinc0.5 mg3.3%
Copper0.01 mg0.7%
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium2.6 mcg3.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.4 g8.5%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars10.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.2 g24.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 121.2 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 25.4 g 8.5%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 10.8 g

Protein 12.2 g 24.4%

Vitamin A 16.7% Vitamin C 37%

Calcium 31.1% Iron 11.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=300487 Embed Table:

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