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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 676g | |
| Calories 668 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 19% |
| Total Fat 14.42g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 4.97g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 1532mg | 64% |
| Potassium 904mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 106.46g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 22% |
| Sugars 3.87g | 3% |
| Protein 26.76g | 43% |
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