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Receta You Don’t Have To Be Martha Stewart, Series 5 – A Helpful Rant
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1018g | |
| Calories 61 | |
| Calories from Fat 7 | 11% |
| Total Fat 0.78g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium 16mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 14.55g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 14.35g | 10% |
| Protein 0.23g | 0% |
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