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Nutritional Information<\/h3>

One Serving 1 piece<\/p>\r\n

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Calories<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t200<\/th>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t
Protein<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t3 g<\/td>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t
Carbohydrates<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t37 g<\/td>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t
Fat<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t5 g<\/td>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t
Calcium<\/td>\r\n\t\t\t74 mg<\/td>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t\t
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