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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 250g | |
| Calories 535 | |
| Calories from Fat 405 | 76% |
| Total Fat 46.11g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 29.18g | 117% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium 243mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 10.25g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 4.15g | 3% |
| Protein 1.42g | 2% |
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