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Nutrition Facts.
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Serving Size, 1 cup (228 grams).
Serving per container, 2.
Amount per serving.

Check Calories.
Calories, 250.
Calories from fat, 110.
% Daily value (DV). Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Limit these nutrients.
Total fat, 12 grams. 18% DV.
Saturated Fat, 3 grams. 15% DV.
Trans fat, 3 grams.
Cholesterol, 20 milligrams. 10% DV.
Sodium, 470 grams. 20% DV.
Potassium, 700 milligrams. 20% DV.
Total Carbohydrate, 31 grams. 10% DV.
Dietary Fiber, 0 grams. 0% DV.
Sugars, 5 grams.
Protein, 5 grams.

Get enough of these nutrients.
Vitamin A, 4% DV.
Vitamin C, 2% DV.
Calcium, 20% DV.
Iron, 4% DV.

Footnote:
Total fat less than 65 grams for a 2,000 calorie diet.
Total fat less than 80 grams for a 2,500 calorie diet.

Saturated fat less than 20 grams for a 2,000 calorie diet.
Saturated fat less than 25 grams for a 2,500 calorie diet.

Cholesterol less than 300 milligrams for a 2,000 calorie diet.
Cholesterol less than 300 milligrams for a 2,500 calorie diet.

Sodium less than 2,400 milligrams for a 2,000 calorie diet.
Sodium less than 2,400 milligrams for a 2,500 calorie diet.

Last Updated: February 13, 2013