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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 437g | |
| Calories 774 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 199.96g | 53% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 199.82g | 133% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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