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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 275g | |
| Calories 628 | |
| Calories from Fat 513 | 82% |
| Total Fat 58.23g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 8.26g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2574mg | 107% |
| Potassium 248mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 21.3g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 5.03g | 3% |
| Protein 8.67g | 14% |
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