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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 481g | |
| Calories 625 | |
| Calories from Fat 259 | 41% |
| Total Fat 28.71g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 7.09g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium 926mg | 39% |
| Potassium 1391mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 42.91g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
| Sugars 2.25g | 2% |
| Protein 45.65g | 73% |
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