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Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms Glass
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Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms Glass

Green Giant
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms (6 oz glass) is a pantry-friendly jar of ready-to-use mushrooms that bridges the fresh produce section's sensibility with the convenience of shelf-stable goods. You'd most often spot it in the canned and jarred vegetables aisle, shelved near other preserved mushrooms, artichokes, olives and pizza toppings; it also gets tucked onto endcaps during promotions for quick-meal ingredients. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays and weekend brunch spreads—think omelets, casseroles, pizzas and quick stir-fries where a spoonful of pre-sliced mushrooms speeds assembly. Green Giant positions itself as a familiar, vegetable-forward brand with broadly family-oriented appeal: the label often leans on green, farm imagery and a heritage name to suggest wholesome convenience rather than culinary luxury. The jar’s front copy and imagery may carry subtle ‘‘natural’’ cues—simple ingredient listing and vegetable photography—though this particular item is not presented as organic and carries no specialty kid-focused branding. In plain processing terms, these are preserved mushrooms: sliced, packed in water with a touch of salt and ascorbic acid for color retention. Sensory notes: the slices are soft-tender with a muted earthy umami, a slightly briny finish from the packing liquid, and a yielding bite that integrates easily into cooked dishes. Packaging is a clear glass jar with a screw lid—easy to inspect visually and reseal for short-term storage—so the ritual is often: open, drain or rinse, add to pan or plate. Nutrition-wise it’s low-calorie and low-sugar but relatively high in sodium for its size, making portioning or rinsing a common shopper tactic.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Mushrooms,, Water,, Salt,, Ascorbic, Acid, (for, Color, Retention)..

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?

This product is a processed food (NOVA 3): whole mushrooms preserved with added salt and ascorbic acid for stability/color retention, without the extensive industrial formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms Glass

Absolutely! These sliced mushrooms are low in calories, with just 20 per serving, and they're packed with nutrients like potassium. While they aren’t a protein powerhouse, they can be a great addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking to add some veggies without adding a ton of calories.

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