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Watermelon slushie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Watermelon slushie Recipe

Watermelon slushie has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 48.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 67, for Watermelon slushie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs90%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A890 IU17.8%
Vitamin C38 mg63.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.52 mg1.7%
Thiamin0.22 mg14.4%
Riboflavin0.11 mg6.3%
Niacin0.8 mg4%
Vitamin B60.68 mg34%
Folate18.8 mcg4.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium26 mg2.6%
Iron0.59 mg3.3%
Magnesium44.4 mg11.1%
Phosphorus34 mg3.4%
Potassium527.3 mg15.1%
Sodium7.8 mg0.3%
Zinc0.27 mg1.8%
Copper0.15 mg7.5%
Manganese0.17 mg8.7%
Selenium0.84 mcg1.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.4 g16.1%
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.8%
Sugars37.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.2 g4.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.4 g2.2%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.4 g 2.2%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 7.8 mg 0.3%

Total Carbohydrates 48.4 g 16.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 37.9 g

Protein 2.2 g 4.4%

Vitamin A 17.8% Vitamin C 63.4%

Calcium 2.6% Iron 3.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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