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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 115g | |
| Calories 43 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.13g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 55mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 11.73g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.77g | 1% |
| Protein 0.4g | 1% |
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