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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 265g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 406 | |
| Calories from Fat 86 | 21% |
| Total Fat 10.02g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 4.03g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium 973mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 62.16g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.1g | 80% |
| Sugars 0.22g | 0% |
| Protein 18.9g | 30% |
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