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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 401g | |
| Calories 473 | |
| Calories from Fat 312 | 66% |
| Total Fat 37.29g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 2.91g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1005mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 24.84g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 36% |
| Sugars 9.03g | 6% |
| Protein 18.49g | 30% |
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