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Slim-Fast Optima Meal On-the-Go - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Slim-Fast Optima Meal On-the-Go

Slim-Fast Optima Meal On-the-Go has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 60.71g 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 high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.29 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.82 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Slim-Fast Optima Meal On-the-Go, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3125 IU62.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin C37.5 mg62.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium535.7 mg53.6%Top 10%Very High
Iron4.8 mg26.8%Top 10%Very High
Sodium285.7 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate60.7 g20.2%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.4%Top 10%Very High
Sugars25 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.3 g28.6%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.9 g13.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.4 g26.8%Top 30%High
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 160 mg 6.7%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 14 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 30% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://calorielab.com/brands/slim-fast-optima-meal-on-the-go/74/2004777 Embed Table:

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