Ham and Cabbage Soup Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3537g | |
| Calories 372 | |
| Calories from Fat 10 | 3% |
| Total Fat 1.16g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.31g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1424mg | 59% |
| Potassium 2187mg | 62% |
| Total Carbs 84.65g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.3g | 51% |
| Sugars 16.01g | 11% |
| Protein 10.24g | 16% |
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