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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 158g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 334 | |
| Calories from Fat 13 | 4% |
| Total Fat 1.55g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.35g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium 109mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 68.11g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 0.54g | 0% |
| Protein 10.06g | 16% |
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