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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 434g | |
| Calories 414 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 38% |
| Total Fat 17.74g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 5.54g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 248% |
| Sodium 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium 1053mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 38.51g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 6.8g | 5% |
| Protein 26.46g | 42% |
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