1 serving (180 grams) contains 241 calories, 16.0 grams of protein, 0.8 grams of fat, and 43.7 grams of carbohydrates.
Calories |
241.2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 626.4 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 43.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91.8 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 815.4 mg | 17% | |
* 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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