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Mayor Bloomberg is winning the soda wars.

Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper are bringing out new vending machines that put calorie counts at your fingertips — literally.

The American Beverage Association, which represents the soda giants, said the calorie counts will be on the buttons people press to select a drink.

Vending machines will also feature small decals, such as “Calories Count: Check Then Choose.”

A mock-up of a new machine provided by Coca-Cola showed 20-ounce bottles of Coke and Sprite with labels on the buttons stating “240 calories.”

The industry group said the machines will also promote lower- and zero-calorie drinks.

“We have market research that says consumers really like this — they like choice, they like the ability to make choices,” said Susan Neely, president of the beverage association.

Last month, New York, at Bloomberg’s urging, approved a first-in-the-nation ban on the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces.

The move to post calorie information follows the Supreme Court’s decision this summer to uphold ObamaCare legislation — including a piece requiring restaurant chains with more than 20 locations and vending operators with more than 20 machines to post calorie counts.

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