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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 21g | |
| Calories 69 | |
| Calories from Fat 48 | 70% |
| Total Fat 5.29g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3.13g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium 61mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 1.64g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.56g | 1% |
| Protein 3.86g | 6% |
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