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Goya Dice Green Chiles
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Goya Dice Green Chiles

Goya
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Dice Green Chiles (4 oz) is a small, shelf-stable can of mild-to-medium diced green chiles commonly found in the international or canned vegetable aisle next to other Latin pantry staples like canned tomatoes, refried beans, salsa, and a lineup of other Goya products. Shoppers grab it on weeknight runs for a quick flavor lift or during party prep when assembling nachos, queso, tacos, or a simple green-chile stew. The brand positioning leans into Latinx and Hispanic American home cooking heritage — Goya is presented as familiar, affordable, and convenient for cooks who want an authentic touch without peeling and roasting fresh peppers. The label is straightforward: no kid-targeted mascots, no organic seals, and no broad “health halo” claims beyond ingredient transparency and the brand’s cultural credibility; ingredients list is short and readable on the can. Processing context: these are peeled, diced chiles packed in water with small amounts of calcium chloride, citric acid, and salt, heat-treated to be shelf-stable — a lightly processed canned vegetable rather than a fresh or frozen whole pepper. Sensory details: the pieces are tender with a soft bite and a slight vegetal heat; brine keeps them moist and bright, and the diced size makes them easy to spoon directly onto food. Packaging is a small metal can opened with a pull-tab or opener; ritual use is simple — shake or drain and pinch with a spoon into casseroles, eggs, chiles rellenos, dips, or emergency pantry meals. The product’s story is practical and comfort-forward, offering quick, recognizable chile flavor for busy cooks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 4
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g
* 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

Green, Chile, Peppers,, Water,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Calcium, Chloride,, Citric, Acid,, Salt..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed canned vegetable with added salt and processing aids (calcium chloride, citric acid) and heat-treated for shelf stability, fitting NOVA group 3 rather than minimally processed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Goya Dice Green Chiles

It really depends on your definition of healthy! These chiles are low in calories (just 10 per serving) and pack a punch of flavor without added sugars or preservatives. If you're looking for a way to spice up dishes without piling on calories, they’re a great option.

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