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Ingredientes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 244g | |
| Calories 56 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 14% |
| Total Fat 0.95g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.15g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium 1366mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs 8.89g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 18% |
| Sugars 1.03g | 1% |
| Protein 7.0g | 11% |
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