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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 644g | |
| Calories 626 | |
| Calories from Fat 93 | 15% |
| Total Fat 10.32g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.21g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium 957mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 109.07g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 40% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 24.0g | 38% |
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