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Correo Electrónico
 Potatoes, Sarlat-Style |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 347g | |
| Calories 428 | |
| Calories from Fat 172 | 40% |
| Total Fat 19.5g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 5.42g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1386mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 57.77g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 24% |
| Sugars 2.57g | 2% |
| Protein 6.89g | 11% |
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