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Green Giant Spiral Vegetable Butternut Squash
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Green Giant Spiral Vegetable Butternut Squash

Green Giant
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Spiral Vegetable Butternut Squash is a refrigerated convenience vegetable sold in a 12 oz plastic bag, usually found in the produce department near pre-cut vegetables, bagged salad kits, and other spiralized or ready-to-cook veggie options (and sometimes stocked alongside refrigerated pasta alternatives). The product reads like a simple promise: spiralized directly from fresh butternut squash with no sauce or seasoning added, positioned as an easy, lower-carb swap for pasta. It fits clean-eating grocery runs, weeknight dinner hauls, and meal-prep Sundays when shoppers want a fast vegetable base for sauces, sautés, or noodle-style bowls. Green Giant’s long-standing vegetable brand identity lends a mainstream, family-friendly credibility — appealing to health-conscious cooks, busy parents, and anyone experimenting with vegetable-forward meals. Packaging and labeling lean into health halos: large “100% squash” messaging, a claim of no major allergens, and the absence of sauces or additives give a “natural” impression, although no organic certification is displayed and child-focused branding is minimal. In plain terms the product is minimally processed: whole squash that’s been mechanically spiralized, cleaned, and bagged. Sensory details: raw spirals are slightly firm and crisp, with the squash’s sweet, nutty notes; cooking softens them into tender, noodle-like strands that hold sauce lightly. The ritual is straightforward — open the bag, steam or sauté for a few minutes, and dress as desired — making it a convenient, wholesome shortcut in American home cooking where time and health narratives shape choices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75
Servings per Container: 4
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
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

Butternut, Squash..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

This is a single-ingredient product (butternut squash) that has only been mechanically spiralized and packaged, with no added salt, sugar, oil, or preservatives, so it falls into NOVA group 1 (unprocessed/minimally processed).

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Common Questions about Green Giant Spiral Vegetable Butternut Squash

Absolutely! The Green Giant Spiral Butternut Squash is low in calories (just 50 per serving) and packed with vitamins. It's a great option if you're looking for a veggie boost, especially when compared to traditional pasta, which can be much higher in carbs.

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