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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 200g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 457 | |
| Calories from Fat 299 | 65% |
| Total Fat 33.29g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 9.85g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium 391mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 1.16g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein 36.13g | 58% |
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