1 serving (100 grams) contains 35 calories, 2.0 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 7.0 grams of carbohydrates.
Calories |
83.3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 47.6 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| protein | 4.8 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95.2 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 476.2 mg | 10% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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