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* Percentage Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Total Fat
The total number of fat grams in one serving (1/3 cup).
Fat facts
1. Dietary fat is essential for proper health.
2. Carries fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K)
3. Fat provides 9 calories per gram. That is more than twice as
many calories as protein or carbohydrates.
4. Dietary fat does not cause individuals to become obese, excess
calories do.
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