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Correo Electrónico
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 614g | |
| Calories 309 | |
| Calories from Fat 175 | 57% |
| Total Fat 19.87g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 12.33g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 1776mg | 74% |
| Potassium 1085mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 13.45g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 4.7g | 3% |
| Protein 21.83g | 35% |
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