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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 164g | |
| Calories 1076 | |
| Calories from Fat 1069 | 99% |
| Total Fat 121.67g | 152% |
| Saturated Fat 77.06g | 308% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 323mg | 108% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 36mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.09g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.09g | 0% |
| Protein 1.27g | 2% |
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