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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 263g | |
| Calories 180 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 10% |
| Total Fat 2.17g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.23g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 540mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 42.4g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 28% |
| Sugars 30.29g | 20% |
| Protein 3.58g | 6% |
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