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Green Giant Corn, White Shoepeg, Whole Kernel 11 oz
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Green Giant Corn, White Shoepeg, Whole Kernel 11 oz

Green Giant
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant White Shoepeg Whole Kernel Corn (11 oz) is the familiar can of shelf-stable summer sweetness you’ll find stocked in the supermarket’s canned vegetables aisle, sandwiched between other canned corn varieties, green beans, and canned peas, and often near canned soups or boxed sides. It’s aimed at busy families and value-minded shoppers who want a pantry-stable vegetable that still reads as “real” on the label: simple ingredient listing (corn, water, sugar, sea salt), bright green branding, and the long-standing Green Giant name that carries a wholesome, legacy-vegetable reputation. You’ll see it pulled for weeknight dinners, potlucks, picnic side dishes, and quick additions to casseroles or corn salads. On kids’ lunch trays it reads familiar and non-threatening; on a holiday table it’s a dependable, no-fuss side. The can packaging and pull-tab or standard lid speak to convenience — open, drain, heat, and stir with butter or add straight to a salad. Sensory notes: the shoepeg variety has narrow, slightly firmer kernels with a crisp-tender bite and a touch of canned-sweetness framed by a mild briny note from added salt. Rituals around this product are pragmatic — drained into a skillet to warm with butter, folded cold into corn salads, or mixed into cornbread batter. Label cues create a light health halo: short, recognizable ingredient names and imagery of fresh corn, but the product is not labeled organic and contains added sugar and salt. Processing context: this is a canned vegetable product — minimally formulated but preserved and packaged for shelf stability (processed, not raw). It occupies the middle ground between fresh produce and highly engineered snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Corn,, Water,, Sugar,, Sea, 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?

Canned whole-kernel corn with added sugar and sea salt is processed for preservation and convenience but contains few industrial additives, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Green Giant Corn, White Shoepeg, Whole Kernel 11 oz

When it comes to health, it really depends on your personal dietary needs and goals! Green Giant Corn is low in calories and has a modest amount of sugar, which makes it a decent choice for a side dish. However, if you're looking for high fiber or protein options, you might want to pair it with something like beans or quinoa.

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