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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 543g | |
| Calories 849 | |
| Calories from Fat 15 | 2% |
| Total Fat 1.81g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium 453mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 145.16g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.7g | 46% |
| Sugars 119.65g | 80% |
| Protein 5.13g | 8% |
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