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Correo Electrónico
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 175g | |
| Calories 935 | |
| Calories from Fat 882 | 94% |
| Total Fat 100.04g | 125% |
| Saturated Fat 36.61g | 146% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium 81mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 1.75g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.53g | 0% |
| Protein 0.55g | 1% |
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