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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 122g | |
| Calories 37 | |
| Calories from Fat 38 | 103% |
| Total Fat 4.25g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.64g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.01g | 0% |
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