Adventures in Japanese Cooking Recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 15g | |
| Calories 48 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 13% |
| Total Fat 0.72g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.18g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 118mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 10.22g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 0.27g | 0% |
| Protein 1.56g | 2% |
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