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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 897g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 281 | |
| Calories from Fat 192 | 68% |
| Total Fat 21.81g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 10.2g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium 700mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 17.69g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 7.19g | 5% |
| Protein 8.43g | 13% |
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