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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 963g | |
| Calories 78 | |
| Calories from Fat 43 | 55% |
| Total Fat 5.13g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.53g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium 28mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 6.61g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 19% |
| Sugars 0.02g | 0% |
| Protein 2.45g | 4% |
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