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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup seedless watermelon chunks
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/4 cup pineapple coconut water
- 5 fresh mint leaves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 303g | |
| Calories 194 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.36g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 318mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 49.86g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 46.22g | 31% |
| Protein 1.47g | 2% |
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