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Green Giant Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce
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Green Giant Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce

Green Giant
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce is a familiar frozen side found in the frozen vegetables bay, shelved alongside other steamable Green Giant pouches and boxed microwaveable sides. You’ll usually spot it near mixed vegetables, peas, and other easy-addition dinner sides, often stacked by flavor or “Simply Steam” branding. It’s aimed at busy families and shoppers seeking quick, kid-friendly vegetable options — a comfortingly sweet corn with a buttery sheen that reads as both homey and convenient. The box emphasizes “no artificial flavors or preservatives,” calorie count per serving, and a microwaveable pouch ritual: puncture or place in the bag, heat, open and pour onto plates. Sensory notes: kernels are plump and tender with a slight snap, coated in a pale yellow, slightly viscous butter sauce that carries a mild savory-salty balance and a hint of dairy sweetness; the sauce thickens the moment it’s poured from the pouch, making it cling to corn for easy spooning. Packaging is an easy-to-stack cardboard box containing a microwavable steam pouch — made to be grabbed at a weekday grocery run or tossed into a pantry for quick dinners. Brand positioning is wholesome-convenience: Green Giant leverages long-standing vegetable heritage, family-friendly imagery, and simple cooking rituals to appeal to parents and value-minded shoppers. Label characteristics lean on “natural” claims and absence of artificial preservatives rather than organic certification, with bright, kid-friendly graphics and a nutrition snapshot. Processing context: a frozen, ready-to-heat product with added stabilizers and flavoring agents to preserve texture and taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66
Servings per Container: 2
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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

Whole, Kernel, Sweet, Corn,, Water,, Butter, (Cream,, Natural, Flavor),, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Xanthan, Gum,, Whey, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Paprika, and, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, xanthan gum, natural flavors, whey powder) and is a ready-to-heat formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Niblets Corn & Butter Sauce

The Green Giant Corn & Butter Sauce can be a convenient option for a side dish, but whether it's 'healthy' depends on your dietary needs and goals. It has some calories and fat, along with fiber and protein, but it's not exactly a superfood. Think of it as a tasty addition to a balanced meal rather than a health powerhouse.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
weeknight-dinner

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