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Sparkling Wheatgrass Drink - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sparkling Wheatgrass Drink Recipe

Sparkling Wheatgrass Drink has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 1.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low 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 0.1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 18 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. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 63, for Sparkling Wheatgrass Drink, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat0%
 Calories from Carbs94%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5 IU0.1%
Vitamin C13.5 mg22.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg0.1%
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg0.1%
Folate0.4 mcg0.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.01 mg0.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28 mg2.8%
Iron18 mg100%
Magnesium0.4 mg0.1%
Phosphorus1 mg0.1%
Potassium37.2 mg1.1%
Sodium32.3 mg1.3%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg0.1%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.5 g0.5%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein0.1 g0.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 9 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 32.3 mg 1.3%

Total Carbohydrates 1.5 g 0.5%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 0.1 g 0.2%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 22.5%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 100%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=317195 Embed Table:

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