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Correo Electrónico
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 163g | |
| Calories 280 | |
| Calories from Fat 198 | 71% |
| Total Fat 22.17g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 5.34g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 186% |
| Sodium 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium 240mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 3.62g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.42g | 1% |
| Protein 17.27g | 28% |
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