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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 72g | |
| Calories 123 | |
| Calories from Fat 94 | 76% |
| Total Fat 10.58g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 5.27g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium 105mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 1.43g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.61g | 0% |
| Protein 6.09g | 10% |
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