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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1480g | |
| Calories 1322 | |
| Calories from Fat 280 | 21% |
| Total Fat 31.91g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 2.97g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 2598mg | 108% |
| Potassium 1928mg | 55% |
| Total Carbs 231.06g | 62% |
| Dietary Fiber 55.6g | 185% |
| Sugars 23.22g | 15% |
| Protein 39.65g | 63% |
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