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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 410g | |
| Calories 471 | |
| Calories from Fat 360 | 76% |
| Total Fat 40.04g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 5.81g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1542mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 32.67g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.4g | 65% |
| Sugars 6.16g | 4% |
| Protein 6.48g | 10% |
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