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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 369g | |
| Calories 359 | |
| Calories from Fat 110 | 31% |
| Total Fat 12.27g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 5.02g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium 689mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 64.9g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 29% |
| Sugars 48.63g | 32% |
| Protein 6.33g | 10% |
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