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Green Giant Steamers Garden Vegetable Medley
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Green Giant Steamers Garden Vegetable Medley

Green Giant
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Steamers Garden Vegetable Medley (10 oz) is a familiar frozen-side option often shelved in the frozen foods aisle next to other microwave steam-in-bag vegetables, frozen mixed vegetables, and convenience meal components. The bag-sized package and green, garden-oriented branding make it easy to spot near family-style frozen dinners and kid-friendly sides. This product fits into quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays, and back-to-school or post-work meals when shoppers want a fast vegetable side without chopping or steaming. It also appears in shopping carts for last-minute dinner stretches and simple holiday plate fillers. Green Giant positions itself as a legacy, family-friendly brand that trades on garden imagery and convenience — appealing to busy parents and shoppers seeking an approachable, perceived-healthy option. Packaging often emphasizes real vegetables and microwave-steam convenience; it typically leans on health-halo cues (bright vegetable photos, “steam in bag” language) rather than organic certification. The ingredient list includes sugar snap peas, potatoes, red bell pepper, soybean oil, salt, corn starch, natural flavors, and xanthan gum — indicating the product is blanched, frozen, and formulated for texture and consistency. Sensory experience is crisp-tender vegetables with softer potato pieces, a light gloss from oil, and subtle seasoned notes from onion/garlic powders and spices; sugar and natural flavors round out mild sweetness. Rituals around use are simple: slit or microwave the bag, steam for a few minutes, then plate as a side, toss into grain bowls, or mix with protein. With 80 calories, 210 mg sodium, and 3 g sugars per serving, it reads as a convenient, vegetable-forward stool in American grocery culture that balances speed and familiar comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.25 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
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

Sugar, Snap, Peas,, Potatoes,, Water,, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Corn, Starch,, Onion, Powder,, Natural, Flavors,, Garlic, Powder,, Spices,, Sugar,, Xanthan, Gum,, Chives..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Although based on real vegetables, the product includes additives like natural flavors, xanthan gum, corn starch, and formulated processing (steam-in-bag), which align with characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Steamers Garden Vegetable Medley

The Garden Vegetable Medley is a decent option if you're looking for a quick side dish, clocking in at just 70 calories per serving. It's low in sugar and has some veggies, but it’s not a nutritional powerhouse—think of it more as a convenient way to add some veggies to your meal rather than a superfood.

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