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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 40g | |
| Calories 40 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 20% |
| Total Fat 0.91g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.25g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 300mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 7.89g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 1.99g | 1% |
| Protein 1.22g | 2% |
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