Fast foods, strawberry banana smoothie made with ice and low-fat yogurt
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A refreshing, icy blend of sweet strawberries and creamy banana, lightened with low-fat yogurt. This smoothie offers a bright, fruity flavor with a smooth, slightly slushy texture from the ice. At just 65 calories per 100g, it's a low-calorie, high-sugar option that provides a quick energy boost.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 93% carbs · 2% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its classic, sweet-tart flavor combination that tastes like a treat but feels lighter than a milkshake. It's a popular, convenient grab-and-go option that satisfies a craving for something cold, sweet, and fruity.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (12.68g per 100g) can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike, especially without protein or fat to slow absorption. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein (like a handful of nuts) or healthy fat (like a tablespoon of chia seeds) to promote satiety and stabilize energy levels.
Key benefits
- Low-calorie, light beverage option
- Provides a quick source of natural sugars for energy
- Contains dietary fiber from fruit
- Offers a serving of dairy-based probiotics from yogurt
- Hydrating due to high ice and water content
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The classic strawberry-banana smoothie became a cultural icon in the 1990s, popularized by juice bars and fast-food chains like Jamba Juice and Smoothie King, turning a simple fruit blend into a nationwide trend.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 83.6 g |
| Energy | 65.0 kcal |
| Energy | 272 kj |
| Protein | 0.86 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.14 g |
| Ash | 0.33 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 15.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.90 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.14 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 11.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 131 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 14.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.09 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.21 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.2 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 mg |
| Folate, total | 8.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 7.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 5.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 20.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 17.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.30 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Fast foods, english muffin, with egg, cheese, and sausage — USDA does not publish this profile for Fast foods.
| Tryptophan | 0.16 g |
| Threonine | 0.52 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.54 g |
| Leucine | 0.98 g |
| Lysine | 0.75 g |
| Methionine | 0.29 g |
| Cystine | 0.20 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.41 g |
| Valine | 0.65 g |
| Arginine | 0.65 g |
| Histidine | 0.33 g |
| Alanine | 0.60 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.5 g |
| Glycine | 0.54 g |
| Proline | 0.90 g |
| Serine | 0.70 g |
FAQ
Is this smoothie a good source of protein?
No, it is very low in protein (0.86g per 100g). For a more balanced meal, consider adding a scoop of protein powder or using Greek yogurt instead of low-fat yogurt.
How does the sugar content compare to whole fruit?
The sugar is primarily from the fruit and yogurt, but blending breaks down the fiber, making the sugars more rapidly available. A whole strawberry and banana would provide more satiety due to intact fiber.
Can I make this at home to control the sugar?
Absolutely. Use unsweetened yogurt, limit added sweeteners, and add a handful of spinach or a tablespoon of nut butter to boost nutrition without excess sugar.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.65 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 0.9 g fiber · 12.7 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.11 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.