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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 56g | |
| Calories 17 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 6% |
| Total Fat 0.11g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 57mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 5.93g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.95g | 1% |
| Protein 0.39g | 1% |
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