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Birds Eye Steamfresh Whole Green Beans
Frozen Foods
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Birds Eye Steamfresh Whole Green Beans

Birds Eye
10.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Birds Eye Steamfresh Whole Green Beans are a familiar frozen-vegetable staple you’ll find in the frozen foods aisle, shelved with other steamable sides like mixed vegetables, peas, and frozen potato sides. Packaged in a microwaveable steam bag, this 10.8 oz product emphasizes convenience and reliability: flash-frozen green beans that promise fresh color and simple preparation. The Birds Eye brand carries a long-standing, family-oriented reputation in American grocery culture — a heritage brand marketed toward busy households who want quick, healthy-feeling options without culinary fuss. Packaging copy leans into a “nothing artificial” health halo rather than organic certification, and the steam-bag format signals kid-friendly, weeknight-friendly ease rather than gourmet positioning. On the label you’ll spot minimal claims (no artificial ingredients) and clear microwave instructions; there’s no bright cartoon mascot or premium organic seal. In processing terms, these are minimally processed vegetables — blanched and flash-frozen to preserve texture and color and sold as a single-ingredient frozen food. Sensory details: once heated in the pouch or on the stovetop, the beans are crisp-tender with a clean vegetal aroma and a bright green hue; texture is firmer than canned beans and carries a fresh-snappy bite. Rituals around use are pragmatic — a quick microwave steam for a 4–4½ minute side, tossed with butter, lemon, or salt and pepper, or added to casseroles and weeknight bowls. In grocery culture this product sits at the intersection of wholesome nutrition and modern convenience: an easy, go-to vegetable to round out meals without planning ahead.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein2g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, GREEN, BEANS..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains a single ingredient (green beans) and is only blanched and flash-frozen with no additives, so it fits the NOVA group for unprocessed or minimally processed foods.

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Common Questions about Birds Eye Steamfresh Whole Green Beans

Absolutely! These Green Beans are low in calories, with just 30 per cup, and packed with nutrients like fiber and potassium. They’re a great addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a veggie boost without a ton of added ingredients. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different people, so think about how they fit into your overall meals!

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