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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 170g | |
| Calories 947 | |
| Calories from Fat 622 | 66% |
| Total Fat 69.11g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat 29.22g | 117% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium 1129mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 63.17g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.2g | 37% |
| Sugars 32.79g | 22% |
| Protein 27.22g | 44% |
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