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Birds Eye Southland Butternut Squash, 12 oz.
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Birds Eye Southland Butternut Squash, 12 oz.

Birds Eye McKenzie's Southland
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Birds Eye Southland Butternut Squash (12 oz) is a frozen side-dish staple you’ll find tucked into the frozen vegetables aisle, often stacked near other steamable vegetables, mixed-vegetable blends, and branded frozen side dishes. Packaged for convenience in a resealable bag or box, it sits alongside family-focused brands and easy-meal solutions. Shoppers grab it on busy weeknights, for meal-prep Sundays, or to round out holiday plates when fresh squash isn’t in season. The Birds Eye Southland name signals a heritage frozen-vegetable brand aimed at time-pressed families and home cooks who want a simple, vegetable-forward accompaniment without peeling and chopping. Marketing leans into convenience and real ingredients—“made with tender squash”—rather than gourmet or organic positioning; there’s no organic certification indicated. The short ingredient list (butternut squash, palm and canola oil, salt) and familiar brand create a mild health halo of “real vegetable” convenience, with no kid-focused mascots or flashy indulgent claims. Sensory cues: the pieces are tender, slightly glazed from the added oils, and offer a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture after steaming or sautéing; sugars are low and the flavor is subtly sweet and savory with a hint of oil. Typical rituals include microwaving the bag, pan-sautéing as a quick side, or stirring into grain bowls, soups, and casseroles. In plain terms, this is a processed frozen vegetable product—real squash preserved and lightly seasoned to be ready to heat and serve—positioned as an easy, comforting vegetable option in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Butternut, Squash,, Palm, Oil, and, Canola, Oil,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This product is a processed food (NOVA 3): it is a real vegetable that has been trimmed, cooked and packaged with added oils and salt but contains no industrial additives or flavoring formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Birds Eye Southland Butternut Squash, 12 oz.

The Southland Butternut Squash can definitely be part of a healthy diet! It's low in sugar and calories, making it a great option if you're looking to add some veggies to your meals. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your overall diet and lifestyle, so consider it a tasty addition rather than a standalone health solution.

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