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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 388g | |
| Calories 1218 | |
| Calories from Fat 103 | 8% |
| Total Fat 11.69g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 3.21g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium 439mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 229.61g | 61% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 27% |
| Sugars 1.49g | 1% |
| Protein 42.06g | 67% |
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