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Correo Electrónico
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1050g | |
| Calories 194 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 49.99g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 49.96g | 33% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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