Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream facts for kids
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| Nutritional value per 105 g (1/2 cup) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 280 kcal (1,200 kJ) |
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32 g (11%)
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| Sugars | 24 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g (2%) |
| Saturated | 10 g (51%) |
| Trans | 0 g |
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Protein
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4 g
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| Vitamins | Quantity
%DV†
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| Vitamin A equiv. |
11%
90 μg |
| Vitamin C |
0%
0 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
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| Calcium |
15%
150 mg |
| Iron |
6%
0.8 mg |
| Sodium |
6%
95 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Energy from fat | 130 kcal (540 kJ) |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg (20%) |
| Ingredients | cream · skimmed milk · milk · milkfat · liquid sugar · sugar · water · corn syrup · wheat flour · egg yolk · coconut oil · butter · cocoa powder · vanilla extract · corn starch · soybean oil · palm oil · guar gum · salt · soya lecithin · carrageenan · soy flour · baking soda |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. Source: Our flavors at Ben & Jerry's |
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Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream is a special ice cream flavor from Ben & Jerry's. It was created to honor Stephen Colbert, a famous TV host. He's known for his shows The Colbert Report and The Late Show. This yummy ice cream first came out in 2007. Later, in 2010, it was also released in Canada with a fun new name: "Oh Cone-ada"!
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What's in the Ice Cream?
AmeriCone Dream is a delicious vanilla ice cream. It's packed with pieces of fudge-covered waffle cone and has swirls of sweet caramel. It's a mix of creamy, crunchy, and chewy!
Ice Cream for a Good Cause
Stephen Colbert does something really cool with the money from AmeriCone Dream. He donates all his profits from the sales to charity through something called The Stephen Colbert AmeriCone Dream Fund. This fund helps different causes that Stephen cares about.
Helping Kids and Families
The money from the ice cream helps kids who need it most. It provides them with food and medical help. It also supports veterans (people who served in the military) and their families.
Protecting Our Planet
Another important cause that the fund supports is environmental protection. This means helping to keep our planet healthy and clean for everyone.
A Patriotic Flavor
Ben Cohen, one of the founders of Ben & Jerry's, said that AmeriCone Dream is the most patriotic flavor they've ever made. Stephen Colbert himself joked that it's the perfect treat for any federal holiday! The name "AmeriCone Dream" is a clever play on words, sounding like "American Dream".
