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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 181g | |
| Calories 100 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 28% |
| Total Fat 3.11g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.52g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium 534mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 15.21g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 11.48g | 8% |
| Protein 2.5g | 4% |
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