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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup = 120 ml frozen cranberries, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
- 10 drops liquid stevia
- 6 oz = 170 g coarsely grated organic carrot
- 6 oz = 170 g finely shredded organic napa cabbage
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 375g | |
| Calories 107 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 6% |
| Total Fat 0.72g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium 678mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 24.87g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 9.35g | 6% |
| Protein 3.49g | 6% |
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