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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 144g | |
| Calories 56 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.36g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 274mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 13.74g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 12.08g | 8% |
| Protein 1.31g | 2% |
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