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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 355g | |
| Calories 248 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.58g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium 372mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 64.52g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 27% |
| Sugars 47.62g | 32% |
| Protein 0.96g | 2% |
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