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Correo Electrónico
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 71g | |
| Calories 456 | |
| Calories from Fat 443 | 97% |
| Total Fat 50.31g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 18.39g | 74% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium 147mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 2.5g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.27g | 0% |
| Protein 1.28g | 2% |
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