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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1157g | |
| Calories 265 | |
| Calories from Fat 19 | 7% |
| Total Fat 2.28g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.35g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium 2709mg | 77% |
| Total Carbs 61.12g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.1g | 100% |
| Sugars 28.22g | 19% |
| Protein 11.68g | 19% |
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