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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 438g | |
| Calories 1188 | |
| Calories from Fat 390 | 33% |
| Total Fat 44.4g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 27.64g | 111% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium 94mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 203.31g | 54% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 199.95g | 133% |
| Protein 2.46g | 4% |
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