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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 141g | |
| Calories 228 | |
| Calories from Fat 112 | 49% |
| Total Fat 12.44g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2.1g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium 456mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 26.25g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 20% |
| Sugars 2.05g | 1% |
| Protein 5.46g | 9% |
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