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Correo Electrónico
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 277g | |
| Calories 1017 | |
| Calories from Fat 958 | 94% |
| Total Fat 108.39g | 135% |
| Saturated Fat 14.98g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2335mg | 97% |
| Potassium 246mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 15.67g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 5.27g | 4% |
| Protein 1.7g | 3% |
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