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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 169g | |
| Calories 162 | |
| Calories from Fat 82 | 51% |
| Total Fat 9.16g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3.3g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 420mg | 140% |
| Sodium 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium 234mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 13.83g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 5.91g | 4% |
| Protein 6.88g | 11% |
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