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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 28g | |
| Calories 101 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.34g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium 38mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 21.17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 2.72g | 4% |
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