Sub Panel Question - Panel Size/Breaker Size

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I am looking to add an 80 amp sub panel for my detached wood shop. The smallest sub panel I can find has a 100 amp main breaker in the panel.

Would it be ok to use this panel, and just connect to an 80 amp breaker in the main panel?

Thank you!
 
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