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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 2
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 121g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 414 | |
| Calories from Fat 390 | 94% |
| Total Fat 44.4g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 27.64g | 111% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium 90mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 3.35g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.13g | 0% |
| Protein 2.46g | 4% |
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