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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1060g | |
| Calories 170 | |
| Calories from Fat -33 | -19% |
| Total Fat -3.58g | -4% |
| Saturated Fat -2.74g | -11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol -12mg | -4% |
| Sodium 1206mg | 50% |
| Potassium 243mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 45.64g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 24% |
| Sugars 2.34g | 2% |
| Protein 8.21g | 13% |
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