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Ingredients
- 2 pieces bread (gluten free or whole grain)
- 2 tablespoons lite pimento cheese spread
- 4 slices green heirloom tomatoes
- 4 ounces thinly sliced deli honey ham
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 80g | |
| Calories 226 | |
| Calories from Fat 43 | 19% |
| Total Fat 4.8g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.27g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium 92mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 38.24g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.42g | 1% |
| Protein 7.6g | 12% |
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