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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 925g | |
| Calories 909 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 1% |
| Total Fat 1.11g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.22g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1173mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 234.14g | 62% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 38% |
| Sugars 215.74g | 144% |
| Protein 5.72g | 9% |
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