Gluten Free Cheese Stuffed Italian Meatballs Recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 515g | |
| Calories 1125 | |
| Calories from Fat 741 | 66% |
| Total Fat 82.19g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat 32.35g | 129% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 499mg | 166% |
| Sodium 2649mg | 110% |
| Potassium 1282mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 6.61g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.37g | 1% |
| Protein 85.34g | 137% |
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