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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 182g | |
| Calories 621 | |
| Calories from Fat 536 | 86% |
| Total Fat 60.58g | 76% |
| Saturated Fat 35.79g | 143% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 339mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 14.85g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 10.56g | 7% |
| Protein 8.1g | 13% |
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