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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 285g | |
| Calories 1118 | |
| Calories from Fat 777 | 69% |
| Total Fat 87.93g | 110% |
| Saturated Fat 50.07g | 200% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1020mg | 340% |
| Sodium 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium 191mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 68.69g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 67.61g | 45% |
| Protein 18.52g | 30% |
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