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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 504g | |
| Calories 266 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.63g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.05g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium 663mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 64.46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 49.91g | 33% |
| Protein 1.94g | 3% |
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