1 serving (240 grams) contains 50 calories, 2.0 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, and 11.0 grams of carbohydrates.
Calories |
50.0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40.0 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 500.0 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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