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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 337g | |
| Calories 65 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 9% |
| Total Fat 0.68g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 799mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 14.28g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 9.87g | 7% |
| Protein 2.97g | 5% |
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