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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 790g | |
| Calories 1244 | |
| Calories from Fat 790 | 64% |
| Total Fat 88.15g | 110% |
| Saturated Fat 38.84g | 155% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium 4714mg | 196% |
| Potassium 1412mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 51.97g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 26.33g | 18% |
| Protein 60.98g | 98% |
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