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Ingredientes
- Roast Turkey With Rocket From My Garden
- Roast Turkey ALL RIGHTS RESERVED: Adapted from The Supper Club page 128
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 112g | |
| Calories 114 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 7% |
| Total Fat 0.9g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.26g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 1322mg | 55% |
| Potassium 293mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 5.04g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 4.37g | 3% |
| Protein 21.62g | 35% |
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