Turkey and Green Bean Pasta Salad; An 'interesting' day Recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 715g | |
| Calories 1463 | |
| Calories from Fat 174 | 12% |
| Total Fat 19.85g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 4.07g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1811mg | 52% |
| Total Carbs 229.79g | 61% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 40% |
| Sugars 7.91g | 5% |
| Protein 85.31g | 136% |
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