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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1173g | |
| Calories 1555 | |
| Calories from Fat 39 | 3% |
| Total Fat 4.64g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.73g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9350mg | 390% |
| Potassium 845mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 328.79g | 88% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 49% |
| Sugars 35.5g | 24% |
| Protein 46.91g | 75% |
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