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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 299g | |
| Calories 669 | |
| Calories from Fat 442 | 66% |
| Total Fat 50.09g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 17.09g | 68% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 4750mg | 198% |
| Potassium 361mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 49.54g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 8.28g | 6% |
| Protein 6.77g | 11% |
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