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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 112g | |
| Calories 45 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.21g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 355mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 10.58g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 5.6g | 4% |
| Protein 2.12g | 3% |
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