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Goya Green Beans Frozen Vegetable
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Goya Green Beans Frozen Vegetable

Goya
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Green Beans Frozen Vegetable (16 oz) is the no-frills frozen-veggie staple you’d spot tucked in the freezer aisle alongside other single-vegetable bags — peas, corn, and mixed medleys — often near other Goya frozen items and value brands. Shoppers reach for it during weekly grocery runs, meal-prep Sundays, or when stocking up before a storm or holiday dinner; it’s the quiet workhorse for weeknight sides, casseroles, and green bean dishes on Thanksgiving. Goya’s brand positioning leans on cultural recognition and broad accessibility: well-known in many Hispanic households for delivering familiar pantry anchors, yet marketed to mainstream shoppers seeking reliable, low-cost produce year-round. The package copy is simple and literal — “Green Beans” and “Frozen” dominate — with a short ingredient list, no kid-focused gimmicks, and typically no organic certification on standard SKUs; any health-focused claims are modest (simplicity, convenience, or “flash frozen to lock in freshness”) rather than functional or fortified promises. In plain processing terms the product is minimally processed: the beans are washed, blanched, and flash-frozen to preserve color and nutrients. Sensory notes: when cooked, the beans take on a crisp-tender bite and bright green color; they finish well steamed, sautéed with garlic and oil, or baked into casseroles. The 16 oz plastic bag is a familiar ritual object — torn open, emptied into a steamer basket or skillet, and often saved for the next meal if the bag is resealable or the contents transferred to a container. With a short ingredient list and modest nutrition profile (about 35 calories and 2 g sugars per serving as listed), it reads as an uncomplicated, practical vegetable option in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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

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?

This product contains a single ingredient (green beans) and is simply washed, blanched, and frozen, fitting the NOVA category for unprocessed or minimally processed foods.

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Common Questions about Goya Green Beans Frozen Vegetable

When it comes to Goya Green Beans, they’re a low-calorie, nutrient-packed option that can be part of a healthy diet. At just 35 calories per serving, they provide a good amount of fiber and are naturally low in sugar and sodium. So, if you're looking for a wholesome side dish, these beans fit the bill quite nicely!

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