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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 643g | |
| Calories 758 | |
| Calories from Fat 517 | 68% |
| Total Fat 58.45g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 34.41g | 138% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 332mg | 111% |
| Sodium 2457mg | 102% |
| Potassium 1036mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 37.58g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 19% |
| Sugars 30.76g | 21% |
| Protein 26.18g | 42% |
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