SoulFoodSwaps

Soul Food Nutrition Lookup

See the blood sugar impact of any soul food dish — and the swaps that let you keep eating what you love.

Smoothie (Store-bought)

Moderate
Impact: high

Carbs / serving

50g

Fiber / serving

2g

Glycemic Index

65

Serving

16 oz

In context

Carbs: about 85-110% of a typical meal target — like eating three slices of white bread
Fiber: about 7% of a typical daily target — like eating one small stalk of celery
Glycemic Index: medium, 56-69 — like a bowl of quick-cooking oatmeal

Recipe Intelligence

very low protein content
minimal fiber content
extremely quick to grab
does not freeze well once opened
sweet taste appeals to children
no cooking skills needed
hard to portion for later
sweet and refreshing

Blood-sugar-friendly swaps

Green Smoothie Homemade

Cooking tips

This original preparation is shown for risk awareness, not as a recommended recipe. For an alternative, choose Green Smoothie Homemade and follow that recipe's measured portions.

Why the swaps are better

Often loaded with fruit juice

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