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Watermelon Protein Smoothie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Watermelon Protein Smoothie Recipe

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

The food contains 13g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15 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 average 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.

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.

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 57, for Watermelon Protein Smoothie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein42%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A810 IU16.2%
Vitamin C14.6 mg24.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.12 mg8.1%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.8%
Niacin0.3 mg1.5%
Vitamin B60.22 mg10.9%
Folate3.2 mcg0.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium237 mg23.7%
Iron0.63 mg3.5%
Magnesium16.4 mg4.1%
Phosphorus14 mg1.4%
Potassium286.3 mg8.2%
Sodium135.6 mg5.7%
Zinc0.11 mg0.7%
Copper0.05 mg2.5%
Manganese0.06 mg2.8%
Selenium0.14 mcg0.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars11 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat0.9 g4.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 135.6 mg 5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 16.2% Vitamin C 24.3%

Calcium 23.7% Iron 3.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2159206 Embed Table:

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