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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 339g | |
| Calories 190 | |
| Calories from Fat 59 | 31% |
| Total Fat 6.57g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.03g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium 635mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 15.71g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 7.27g | 5% |
| Protein 17.53g | 28% |
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