Delightful Potato Latkes Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 810g | |
| Calories 801 | |
| Calories from Fat 87 | 11% |
| Total Fat 9.77g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium 3027mg | 86% |
| Total Carbs 151.34g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 54% |
| Sugars 6.1g | 4% |
| Protein 29.12g | 47% |
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