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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 608g | |
| Calories 1128 | |
| Calories from Fat 308 | 27% |
| Total Fat 34.7g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 5.5g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.53g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 1379mg | 57% |
| Potassium 1341mg | 38% |
| Total Carbs 170.1g | 45% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 27% |
| Sugars 13.9g | 9% |
| Protein 32.66g | 52% |
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