Energy
upper quarter317 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 218 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 178–246 kcal
Based on 51 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 238 calories for 1 sandwich (75 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 sandwich · 75 g
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Estimated for 1 sandwich · 75 g
238calories
Ice cream cookie sandwich
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The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 238 calories for 1 sandwich at 75 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 317 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 3.5 g protein, 1.3 g fiber, and 174 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is ice creams, vanilla, representing 55% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 sandwich at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705644: “Ice cream cookie sandwich.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
For FDC 2705644, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 56.3 g | 178 kcal | 2.6 g | 1 g | 131 mg |
| 1 sandwichUSDA-listed household measure | 75 g | 238 kcal | 3.5 g | 1.3 g | 174 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 93.8 g | 297 kcal | 4.3 g | 1.6 g | 218 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 51 exact records in the Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2705644’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
upper quarter317 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 51 records reporting energy.
Protein
middle half4.6 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 51 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter1.7 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 51 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter232 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 51 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2705644’s 75 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Iron1 mg
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A48.8 µg
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat4.8 g
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium174 mg
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Ice cream cookie sandwich,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705642 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 56.3–93.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 178 kcal and 297 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 7.5 g more carbohydrate than “Ice cream sandwich, vanilla.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Ice creams, vanilla supplies 55% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when the exact wording “Ice cream cookie sandwich” fits. Inspect FDC 2705642 when “vanilla” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Choose the closest description
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordIce cream cookie sandwich | 75 g238 kcal | 317 kcal | 4.6 g | 14.1 g | 1.7 g | 232 mg |
| Ice cream sandwich, chocolate | 75 g203 kcal | 270 kcal | 4.5 g | 11.8 g | 1.8 g | 202 mg |
| Ice cream sandwich, vanilla | 75 g198 kcal | 264 kcal | 4.3 g | 11.8 g | 1.4 g | 205 mg |
| Light ice cream sandwich, chocolate | 75 g182 kcal | 243 kcal | 4.9 g | 8.4 g | 1.5 g | 200 mg |
| Light ice cream sandwich, vanilla | 75 g179 kcal | 239 kcal | 4.9 g | 8.2 g | 1 g | 209 mg |
| Ice cream, fried | 135 g381 kcal | 282 kcal | 3.9 g | 15.2 g | 1.2 g | 159 mg |
| Ice cream candy bar | 50 g162 kcal | 323 kcal | 4.4 g | 20.2 g | 0.6 g | 92 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705644: its source amount is 75 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
For FDC 2705644, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
238 kcal
75 g
At a glance
For FDC 2705644, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
4.8 g≈ 24% Daily ValueTotal fat
10.6 g≈ 14% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
32.6 g≈ 12% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705644’s 75 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 75 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal 317 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 3.5 g 4.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 32.6 g 43.4 g | 12% 16% |
| Total fat | 10.6 g 14.1 g | 14% 18% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g 1.7 g | 5% 6% |
| Sugars | 19.8 g 26.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 174 mg 232 mg | 8% 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g 6.4 g | 24% 32% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1 g 4.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g 2.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg 24 mg | 6% 8% |
| Potassium | 127.5 mg 170 mg | 3% 4% |
| Calcium | 52.5 mg 70 mg | 4% 5% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg 1.5 mg | 6% 8% |
| Magnesium | 16.5 mg 22 mg | 4% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg 0.3 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 0% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 48.8 µg 65 µg | 5% 7% |
| Caffeine | 4.5 mg 6 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 27.7 g 36.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705644, approximate percentages divide the displayed 75 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
USDA links FDC 2705644 to 2 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Ice cream cookie sandwich” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Ice creams, vanilla, Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, lower fat. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ice creams, vanillaUSDA ingredient 19095 · encyclopedia page available | 55 GM | 55 g | 55% |
| 2 | Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, lower fatUSDA ingredient 18158 | 45 GM | 45 g | 45% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2705644, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 317 kcal | 264 kcal | +53 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 4.3 g | +0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 35.9 g | +7.5 g |
| Total fat | 14.1 g | 11.8 g | +2.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1.4 g | +0.3 g |
| Sodium | 232 mg | 205 mg | +27 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 53 more calories, 7.5 g more carbohydrate, and 2.3 g more total fat than “Ice cream sandwich, vanilla.”
Only this record lists Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, lower fat. Only the comparison record lists Cookies, chocolate wafers. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Ice creams, vanilla.
Listed only in this record: Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, lower fat.
Listed only in the comparison: Cookies, chocolate wafers.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 75 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (75 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 75 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (75 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705644 with FDC 2705642 at equal mass; use their 75 g and 75 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705644 versus FDC 2705642 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full ice cream and frozen dairy desserts source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with piece or portion size, recipe or brand, fillings or frosting, added fats and sugars.
For “Ice cream cookie sandwich,” resolve piece or portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
FDC 2705644 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 317 kcal per 100 g becomes 238 kcal at 75 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 sandwich has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705644
FNDDS food code: 13120550
The scaling for FDC 2705644 can be exact while the match to “Ice cream cookie sandwich” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 75 g weight, 2-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.