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Green Giant Brussel Sprouts & Butter Sauce
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Green Giant Brussel Sprouts & Butter Sauce

Green Giant
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This 8-oz Green Giant Brussels Sprouts & Butter Sauce typically lives in the frozen-vegetable aisle, stocked alongside other microwaveable Green Giant steamers, mixed vegetable blends and quick side-dish pouches. Shoppers will find it near family-size frozen dinners and convenience foods that promise a fast, vegetable-forward side. It fits weeknight dinners, holiday table add-ons and last-minute guests — any shopping trip where convenience and a familiar vegetable are priorities. Green Giant positions itself as a long-standing, family-friendly brand that bridges pantry staples and modern convenience: heritage imagery, approachable packaging and messaging that appeals to busy parents and time-pressed cooks who want a “real vegetable” without the prep. The label leans on health-adjacent cues — photos of bright sprouts, “made with real butter” or “natural flavor” statements — but typically lacks organic or specialty certifications, and emphasizes convenience over artisanal detail. In plain terms, this is a prepared frozen vegetable product that has been processed and formulated for texture, shelf stability and quick heating. Sensory-wise, it heats to tender-crisp Brussels sprouts coated in a glossy, slightly viscous butter sauce; the mouthfeel includes a faint starch-driven thickness and a creamy, savory note from butter and whey, with a warm paprika tint for color and aroma. Packaging is usually a steamable microwave pouch inside a box, encouraging a simple ritual: slit, microwave, shake, open and serve straight from the bag or spoon onto a plate. It trades some homemade complexity for speed and consistency, offering a familiar, comforting side in minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein3g
* 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

Brussels, Sprouts,, Water,, Sugar,, Butter, (Cream,, Natural, Flavor),, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Xanthan, Gum,, Whey, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Paprika, and, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Butter - Processed emulsifier
  • Paprika - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, xanthan gum, whey powder, natural flavors, color extracts) and is a formulated, ready-to-heat frozen side, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Brussel Sprouts & Butter Sauce

The Brussel Sprouts & Butter Sauce can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick side dish. At just 50 calories per serving and low in sugar, it offers a simple way to get some veggies in. But remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different folks — it’s all about how it fits into your overall eating pattern!

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