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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1196g | |
| Calories 802 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.77g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.09g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium 435mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 45.55g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 14.5g | 10% |
| Protein 3.45g | 6% |
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