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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 188g | |
| Calories 168 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.62g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 676mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 43.12g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 23.09g | 15% |
| Protein 2.06g | 3% |
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