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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 653g | |
| Calories 903 | |
| Calories from Fat 467 | 52% |
| Total Fat 52.56g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 28.17g | 113% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 690mg | 230% |
| Sodium 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium 806mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 80.56g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 77.45g | 52% |
| Protein 30.68g | 49% |
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