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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 183g | |
| Calories 251 | |
| Calories from Fat 103 | 41% |
| Total Fat 11.4g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 4.1g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium 279mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 4.07g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.91g | 1% |
| Protein 5.29g | 8% |
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