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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1386g | |
| Calories 439 | |
| Calories from Fat 212 | 48% |
| Total Fat 24.13g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 14.63g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium 3937mg | 164% |
| Potassium 1319mg | 38% |
| Total Carbs 52.46g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 37% |
| Sugars 27.79g | 19% |
| Protein 7.98g | 13% |
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