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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 495g | |
| Calories 1211 | |
| Calories from Fat 583 | 48% |
| Total Fat 65.74g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat 34.05g | 136% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1046mg | 349% |
| Sodium 785mg | 33% |
| Potassium 539mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 115.49g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 46.97g | 31% |
| Protein 40.01g | 64% |
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