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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 740g | |
| Calories 1011 | |
| Calories from Fat 285 | 28% |
| Total Fat 31.99g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 13.16g | 53% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 667mg | 222% |
| Sodium 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium 1017mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 144.58g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 96.76g | 65% |
| Protein 37.24g | 60% |
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