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Green Giant Steamers Garden Vegetable Medley
Frozen Foods
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Green Giant Steamers Garden Vegetable Medley

Green Giant
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll find Green Giant Steamers Garden Vegetable Medley in the frozen vegetables aisle, stacked next to other microwave steam pouches, mixed veg blends and convenience sides like frozen rice or steam-in-bag potatoes. It reads like a quick-add vegetable solution for weeknights and hectic family meals — a microwavable pouch promising steamed, lightly sauced vegetables. The product fits occasions from rushed weeknight dinners and back-to-school lunch prep to meal-prep Sundays when cooks want a reliable side on hand. Green Giant’s positioning leans into an established, family-friendly legacy brand: familiar, approachable and marketed toward busy households seeking “real food” that’s easy to prepare. Packaging and copy emphasize health halos — “Simply Steam,” “no artificial flavors or preservatives” — while also listing butter and dairy ingredients; there’s no organic certification or explicit kid-branding, but the name and visuals imply wholesomeness for families. In plain processing context, this is a frozen, pre-seasoned vegetable product that has been processed and formulated for microwave convenience. Sensory details: the pouch releases hot steam when opened to reveal tender-roasted potatoes, slightly crisp sugar snap peas and sweet red peppers in a thin buttery-herb glaze; texture ranges from soft potato chunks to snap of peas, with a slightly glossy sauce that hints of starch and stabilizers. The ritual is fast — microwave, stand, tear and serve — making it a habitual side for those who want a vegetable component without chopping or cooking. Nutrition cues are modest (about 70 calories per serving) but sodium and added ingredients make it more of a prepared convenience item than plain frozen veg.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Roasted, Potatoes,, Sugar, Snap, Peas,, Water,, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Salt,, Sugar,, Butter, (Cream,, Natural, Flavor),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Garlic, Powder,, Parsley,, Spice,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Whey, Powder,, Lactose,, Paprika, and, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Butter - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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?

The product contains multiple industrial additives and formulations (modified corn starch, xanthan gum, natural flavor, color extracts) and is a ready-to-heat, packaged microwave product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed 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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