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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 64g | |
| Calories -54 | |
| Calories from Fat -79 | 0% |
| Total Fat -8.75g | -11% |
| Saturated Fat -5.54g | -22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol -23mg | -8% |
| Sodium 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium 165mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 5.65g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.51g | 1% |
| Protein 0.97g | 2% |
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