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Ingredients
- 1 can cold soda water
- 40 drops cola stevia
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cherry flavor
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 358g | |
| Calories 2 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium 16mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.63g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.51g | 0% |
| Protein 0.04g | 0% |
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