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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 43g | |
| Calories 178 | |
| Calories from Fat 31 | 17% |
| Total Fat 3.48g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.98g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 34.96g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 18.88g | 13% |
| Protein 1.63g | 3% |
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