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Trader Joe's Simple Greens - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Trader Joe's Simple Greens Recipe

Trader Joe's Simple Greens has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 10g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 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 93, for Trader Joe's Simple Greens, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3530 IU70.6%
Vitamin C38.8 mg64.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.4 mg4.8%
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.2%
Niacin0.5 mg2.5%
Vitamin B60.11 mg5.3%
Folate23.6 mcg5.9%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.19 mg1.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium187 mg18.7%
Iron2.4 mg13.5%
Magnesium11.6 mg2.9%
Phosphorus33 mg3.3%
Potassium535.4 mg15.3%
Sodium297 mg12.4%
Zinc0.23 mg1.5%
Copper0.06 mg3%
Manganese0.1 mg5%
Selenium0.77 mcg1.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber3.9 g15.6%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g9%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.2 g11.1%
Saturated Fat1.2 g6%
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.2 g 11.1%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%

Sodium 297 mg 12.4%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 4.5 g 9%

Vitamin A 70.6% Vitamin C 64.7%

Calcium 18.7% Iron 13.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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