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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 151g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 403 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.77g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium 270mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 89.02g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.15g | 0% |
| Protein 7.97g | 13% |
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