1 serving (28 grams) contains 110 calories, 2.0 grams of protein, 1.2 grams of fat, and 22.0 grams of carbohydrates.
Calories |
31.4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0.3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 10 mg | 0% | |
* 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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