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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1084g | |
| Calories 1343 | |
| Calories from Fat 511 | 38% |
| Total Fat 57.95g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat 8.2g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 2441mg | 102% |
| Potassium 3994mg | 114% |
| Total Carbs 161.84g | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.9g | 113% |
| Sugars 10.29g | 7% |
| Protein 50.23g | 80% |
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