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Green Giant Cut Broccoli
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Green Giant Cut Broccoli

Green Giant
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Cut Broccoli arrives as a pragmatic staple in the frozen-vegetable aisle: stacked alongside other steamable pouches, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, and convenience sides near the freezer doors. Shoppers reach for it when they want a quick green side for weeknight dinners, batch-cooked meal prep, or a post-workout plate. The brand leans on a wholesome, family-friendly image—century-old heritage, a reassuring mascot history, and messaging that emphasizes simplicity and nutrition. Packaging copy such as "Simply Steam," "flash-frozen to lock in nutrients," and "ready in minutes" creates a health halo and a convenience promise without flashy kid-oriented characters or claims of being organic; there is no organic certification indicated. The ingredient list is short and transparent (broccoli, water, salt, baking soda), and the product is presented as minimally altered, though it arrives in a microwavable pouch and has been processed and packaged for shelf-stability. Sensory expectations: bright, verdant florets that become crisp-tender after steaming, with a clean vegetal aroma and a vegetal bite that holds up in stir-fries or salads; the texture is firmer than fresh when properly heated but softer than raw. Rituals around use are straightforward—toss the pouch in the microwave or steam on the stove, season with salt, pepper, butter, or lemon, and plate quickly. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of convenience and health-minded cooking: an easy way to add vegetables to meals without prep, appealing to busy families, single cooks, and anyone simplifying weeknight cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Broccoli,, Water,, Salt,, Baking, Soda..

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?

Contains whole broccoli with small amounts of added salt and a microwavable pouch; flash-freezing is minimal but the addition of salt and packaged convenience aligns with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Green Giant Cut Broccoli

Absolutely! Green Giant Cut Broccoli is low in calories and packed with nutrients like fiber and vitamin C. It's a great way to add veggies to your meals without the guilt, especially when you compare it to more calorie-dense options like chips or sugary snacks.

Perfect For

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post-workout
back-to-school

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