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Ingredients
- 2.8-3 grams of fat (no saturated fats, trans fats or cholesterol)
- 1-5 mg sodium
- 29-31 grams carbohydrates
- 3-5 grams sugar
- 6 grams proteins
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 12g | |
| Calories 66 | |
| Calories from Fat 30 | 45% |
| Total Fat 3.43g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.94g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium 24mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 6.94g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 4.0g | 3% |
| Protein 1.86g | 3% |
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