USDA source topicSnacks & desserts

USDA Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts records: median 218 calories per 100 g across 51 foods

Across 51 exact USDA Survey Foods records in this topic, median energy is 218 kcal per 100 grams and the central 80% runs from 142 kcal to 323 kcal. These are collection statistics, not a calorie estimate for a particular meal.

The complete collection preserves all 51 source descriptions, household measures, nutrient distributions, and FoodData Central citations so the summary can be checked against the underlying records.

Distribution at a glance

Where calorie density sits in this USDA record set

Percentiles summarize these 51 cited records; they are not a confidence interval or a prediction for one meal.

  1. 10th percentile 142 kcal
    142 kcal
  2. Median 218 kcal
    218 kcal
  3. 90th percentile 323 kcal
    323 kcal

Shared basis: 100 g · kilocalories

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Snacks & desserts (51 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate; Ice cream cone, scooped, vanilla, waffle cone; Ice cream candy bar; Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolate; Ice cream cookie sandwich; Frozen yogurt bar, chocolate. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 51 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A distribution view of the source set

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the 51 records on this page. It shows the middle of this finite source set without treating its endpoints as typical.

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Median, central interval, and observed per-100-gram nutrient span for this USDA source topic
NutrientMedianCentral 80%Observed spanRecords
Caloriesper 100 g218 kcal142 kcal–323 kcal127 kcal–358 kcal51
Proteinper 100 g4 g3 g–5.1 g1.1 g–5.4 g51
Carbohydrateper 100 g28.2 g21.6 g–35.9 g18.8 g–43.4 g51
Total fatper 100 g9.2 g3.6 g–20.2 g2 g–25.3 g51
Dietary fiberper 100 g0.9 g0.1 g–1.7 g0 g–2.3 g51
Total sugarsper 100 g21.5 g16.4 g–25.4 g10.4 g–30 g51
Sodiumper 100 g83 mg63 mg–192 mg46 mg–232 mg51
Potassiumper 100 g202 mg155 mg–243 mg71 mg–329 mg51
Calciumper 100 g110 mg83 mg–154 mg54 mg–252 mg51
Ironper 100 g0.6 mg0.1 mg–1.1 mg0 mg–1.7 mg51

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

A comparatively wide central spread

Total fat: 9.2 g calculated median

Among 51 “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” records, the central interval for total fat extends from 3.6 g to 20.2 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 2 g to 25.3 g.

10th percentile: Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate, waffle cone reports 3.6 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Ice cream candy bar reports 20.2 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Dietary fiber: 0.9 g calculated median

Among 51 “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” records, the central interval for dietary fiber extends from 0.1 g to 1.7 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0 g to 2.3 g.

10th percentile: Frozen yogurt cone, vanilla reports 0.1 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Ice cream cookie sandwich reports 1.7 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Sodium: 83 mg calculated median

Among 51 “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” records, the central interval for sodium extends from 63 mg to 192 mg per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 46 mg to 232 mg.

10th percentile: Frozen yogurt bar, chocolate reports 63 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Frozen yogurt sandwich reports 192 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

The three callouts above are the widest central spreads relative to each metric’s midpoint, with a minimum scale applied so near-zero medians do not dominate. The complete table remains the primary record of all ten metrics.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 51 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

frozen

11 records use this wording, including Frozen yogurt bar, chocolate; Frozen yogurt bar, vanilla; Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate.

fast food

1 record uses this wording, including Soft serve, blended with candy or cookies, from fast food.

fried

1 record uses this wording, including Ice cream, fried.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

51 of 51 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 119 usable named measures.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

  1. 01

    Match the exact description

    Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.

  2. 02

    Compare on equal weight

    Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.

  3. 03

    Scale the closest listed measure

    Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.

  4. 04

    Add missing context

    Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

From source topic to familiar meal

Meal guides fully represented inside this collection

Every linked record in these guides belongs to this exact USDA topic. The guide layer organizes recognizable meal families and variations while the collection below preserves the complete source catalog.

Complete source catalog

All 51 “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a Feast profile with household measures, the 21-nutrient Feast panel, estimate factors, methodology, and the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Complete alphabetical catalog of USDA records in this source topic
Exact USDA descriptionCaloriesProteinFiberSodiumSource amountReferences
Frozen yogurt bar, chocolateFDC 2705458 131 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 2.3 gper 100 g 63 mgper 100 g 65 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt bar, vanillaFDC 2705457 127 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 63 mgper 100 g 65 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt cone, chocolateFDC 2705459 142 kcalper 100 g 3.2 gper 100 g 2.3 gper 100 g 71 mgper 100 g 125 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate, waffle coneFDC 2705462 147 kcalper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 2.3 gper 100 g 77 mgper 100 g 255 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt cone, vanillaFDC 2705460 139 kcalper 100 g 3.2 gper 100 g 0.1 gper 100 g 71 mgper 100 g 125 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt cone, vanilla, waffle coneFDC 2705461 143 kcalper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 0.1 gper 100 g 77 mgper 100 g 255 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt sandwichFDC 2705456 204 kcalper 100 g 3.9 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 192 mgper 100 g 75 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt, chocolateFDC 2705453 131 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 2.3 gper 100 g 63 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt, soft serve, chocolateFDC 2705455 160 kcalper 100 g 4.3 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 86 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt, soft serve, vanillaFDC 2705454 159 kcalper 100 g 4 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 87 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Frozen yogurt, vanillaFDC 2705452 127 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 63 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Gelato, chocolateFDC 2705637 251 kcalper 100 g 4.7 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 57 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Gelato, vanillaFDC 2705636 249 kcalper 100 g 3.5 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 61 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream bar, chocolateFDC 2705641 329 kcalper 100 g 4.4 gper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 67 mgper 100 g 85 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream bar, vanillaFDC 2705638 358 kcalper 100 g 2.1 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 84 mgper 100 g 85 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream bar, vanilla, chocolate coatedFDC 2705639 331 kcalper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 68 mgper 100 g 85 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream candy barFDC 2705640 323 kcalper 100 g 4.4 gper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 92 mgper 100 g 50 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, chocolate, prepackagedFDC 2705655 353 kcalper 100 g 5.4 gper 100 g 1.4 gper 100 g 93 mgper 100 g 95 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, scooped, chocolateFDC 2705648 224 kcalper 100 g 4 gper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 83 mgper 100 g 125 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, scooped, chocolate, waffle coneFDC 2705649 227 kcalper 100 g 4 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 89 mgper 100 g 255 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, scooped, vanillaFDC 2705645 215 kcalper 100 g 3.7 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 87 mgper 100 g 125 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, scooped, vanilla, waffle coneFDC 2705646 218 kcalper 100 g 3.8 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 93 mgper 100 g 255 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolateFDC 2705651 196 kcalper 100 g 5.1 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 78 mgper 100 g 125 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, soft serve, chocolate, waffle coneFDC 2705653 200 kcalper 100 g 5.2 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 84 mgper 100 g 255 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, soft serve, vanillaFDC 2705650 189 kcalper 100 g 4.9 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 81 mgper 100 g 125 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, soft serve, vanilla, waffle coneFDC 2705652 193 kcalper 100 g 5 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 87 mgper 100 g 255 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cone, vanilla, prepackagedFDC 2705654 354 kcalper 100 g 5.2 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 94 mgper 100 g 95 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cookie sandwichFDC 2705644 317 kcalper 100 g 4.6 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 232 mgper 100 g 75 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream sandwich, chocolateFDC 2705643 270 kcalper 100 g 4.5 gper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 202 mgper 100 g 75 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream sandwich, vanillaFDC 2705642 264 kcalper 100 g 4.3 gper 100 g 1.4 gper 100 g 205 mgper 100 g 75 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream sundae, caramel toppingFDC 2705662 213 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 136 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream sundae, fruit toppingFDC 2705659 221 kcalper 100 g 2.7 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 65 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream sundae, hot fudge toppingFDC 2705661 243 kcalper 100 g 3.7 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 137 mgper 100 g 180 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream, chocolateFDC 2705632 216 kcalper 100 g 3.8 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 76 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream, chocolate, with additional ingredientsFDC 2705633 249 kcalper 100 g 3.9 gper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 102 mgper 100 g 140 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream, friedFDC 2705663 282 kcalper 100 g 3.9 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 159 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream, soft serve, chocolateFDC 2705635 187 kcalper 100 g 5 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 71 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream, soft serve, vanillaFDC 2705634 180 kcalper 100 g 4.8 gper 100 g 0.3 gper 100 g 74 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream, vanillaFDC 2705630 207 kcalper 100 g 3.5 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 80 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream, vanilla, with additional ingredientsFDC 2705631 242 kcalper 100 g 3.7 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 105 mgper 100 g 140 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream bar, chocolateFDC 2705672 240 kcalper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 55 mgper 100 g 85 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream bar, vanillaFDC 2705670 236 kcalper 100 g 3.2 gper 100 g 0.1 gper 100 g 64 mgper 100 g 85 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream bar, vanilla, chocolate coatedFDC 2705671 236 kcalper 100 g 3.4 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 63 mgper 100 g 85 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream cone, chocolate, prepackagedFDC 2705676 227 kcalper 100 g 5.3 gper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 124 mgper 100 g 95 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream cone, vanilla, prepackagedFDC 2705675 223 kcalper 100 g 5.4 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 133 mgper 100 g 95 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream sandwich, chocolateFDC 2705669 243 kcalper 100 g 4.9 gper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 200 mgper 100 g 75 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream sandwich, vanillaFDC 2705668 239 kcalper 100 g 4.9 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 209 mgper 100 g 75 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream, chocolateFDC 2705666 180 kcalper 100 g 4.3 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 73 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Light ice cream, vanillaFDC 2705665 174 kcalper 100 g 4.4 gper 100 g 0.2 gper 100 g 85 mgper 100 g 135 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Sherbet, all flavorsFDC 2705677 144 kcalper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 46 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Soft serve, blended with candy or cookies, from fast foodFDC 2705667 176 kcalper 100 g 4 gper 100 g 0.2 gper 100 g 64 mgper 100 g 215 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024. FNDDS supplies the nutrient profiles used for foods reported in What We Eat in America, the dietary component of NHANES. Each value here remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

USDA describes FNDDS nutrient profiles as average values for generic representations of foods likely consumed in the United States—not profiles of specific products. Its gram weights for portions are likewise estimates for groups of foods and may not cover every available size. That distinction matters: a database measure is evidence for scaling a plausible match, not proof that the same weight or formulation was on a visitor’s plate.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The central range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For primary-source context, read USDA’s FNDDS 2021–2023 documentation. For Feast’s import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read the nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 51 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.

Decision support from the exact records on this page

Turn source data into a better next decision

These conclusions and reading paths are computed from 12 exact records behind Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts source topic. Links are chosen by record identity, controlled contrast, formulation input, nutrient spread, or serving context—not by loose keyword similarity.

Equal-weight result

Ice cream candy bar is higher in total fat per 100 g

Ice cream candy bar reports 20.2 g versus 3.6 g for Frozen yogurt bar, chocolate: a 16.6 g difference when both are normalized to 100 g.

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The denominator changes the answer

Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate is denser; Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate, waffle cone is higher in its source amount

Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate reports 3.7 g per 100 g and 4.7 g in USDA source amount (125 g). Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate, waffle cone reports a lower 3.6 g per 100 g but a higher 9.2 g in USDA source amount (255 g).

Record identity is part of the estimate

Distinguish “Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate” from “Frozen yogurt sandwich”

These are separate USDA records with separate formulations or survey descriptions. Match preparation, additions, and the named household amount before borrowing either record’s nutrients.

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Contextual knowledge graph

Follow the relationship that matches your question

For Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts source topic, each path states why the destination belongs here, so you can distinguish a true evidentiary connection from a merely similar label.

Best next guide for this exact record Ice cream cone, scooped

Ice cream cone, scooped, chocolate and Ice cream cone, scooped, vanilla, waffle cone are explicitly linked in this guide, which separates direct name matches from contextual variants.

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Best next guide for this exact record Gelato

Gelato, chocolate is explicitly linked in this guide, which separates direct name matches from contextual variants.

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A formulation detail that separates records Ice cream cones, cake or wafer-type

USDA input 18271 appears in 4 of 12 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 5–5 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

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A formulation detail that separates records Frozen yogurts, chocolate

USDA input 42186 appears in 3 of 12 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 100–240 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

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Put the observed spread in corpus context Dietary fiber: density and serving context

In this page’s records, dietary fiber runs from 0.1 g in Frozen yogurt cone, vanilla to 2.3 g in Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate, waffle cone, all per 100 g.

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Put the observed spread in corpus context Iron: density and serving context

In this page’s records, iron runs from 0.1 mg in Ice cream sundae, caramel topping to 1.5 mg in Ice cream cookie sandwich, all per 100 g.

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Inspect an exact record Frozen yogurt cone, chocolate

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2705459 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

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