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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 662g | |
| Calories 1023 | |
| Calories from Fat 592 | 58% |
| Total Fat 65.78g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat 14.55g | 58% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium 1486mg | 62% |
| Potassium 2165mg | 62% |
| Total Carbs 8.23g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 3.23g | 2% |
| Protein 95.43g | 153% |
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