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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 571g | |
| Calories 514 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 31% |
| Total Fat 17.67g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 3.81g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium 1604mg | 46% |
| Total Carbs 77.74g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 38% |
| Sugars 7.77g | 5% |
| Protein 12.19g | 20% |
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