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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 790g | |
| Calories 1042 | |
| Calories from Fat 272 | 26% |
| Total Fat 30.8g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 16.27g | 65% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium 848mg | 35% |
| Potassium 2166mg | 62% |
| Total Carbs 84.82g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 30.95g | 21% |
| Protein 101.01g | 162% |
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