1 serving (28 grams) contains 110 calories, 3.6 grams of protein, 1.3 grams of fat, and 22.0 grams of carbohydrates.
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 88 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 58% | |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| protein | 14.4 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% | |
* 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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