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Ingredients
- Calories from Fat 43
- Total Fat 4.8g
- Saturated Fat 0.8g
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Cholesterol 6mg
- Sodium 78mg
- Total Carbohydrates 6.1g
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g
- Sugars 2.0g
- Protein 1.2g
- Nutrition Grade C from CalorieCount
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 4g | |
| Calories 20 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 40% |
| Total Fat 0.91g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium 5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 2.61g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.02g | 1% |
| Protein 0.37g | 1% |
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