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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1043g | |
| Calories 1561 | |
| Calories from Fat 984 | 63% |
| Total Fat 114.21g | 143% |
| Saturated Fat 13.55g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium 2752mg | 79% |
| Total Carbs 141.27g | 38% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.7g | 116% |
| Sugars 86.6g | 58% |
| Protein 22.86g | 37% |
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