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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 4178g | |
| Calories 114 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.29g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium 556mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 16.57g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 6.39g | 4% |
| Protein 1.96g | 3% |
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