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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 410g | |
| Calories 217 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.12g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 438mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 57.53g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 33% |
| Sugars 43.53g | 29% |
| Protein 1.06g | 2% |
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