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Green Giant Steamers Green Beans & Almonds
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Green Giant Steamers Green Beans & Almonds

Green Giant
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Steamers Green Beans & Almonds is a shelf-stable frozen side that lives in the frozen vegetables section, usually stacked near other microwaveable steam-in-bag veggies, frozen green beans, and mixed vegetable pouches. Packaged in an easy-to-stack box with a microwaveable pouch inside, it reads as a quick, no-fuss addition to weeknight dinners, holiday plates, or simple meal-prep routines. The product suits shoppers looking for a vegetable side that feels a bit elevated — green beans tossed with roasted almonds — without the work of chopping or toasting nuts. Green Giant positions this as a family-friendly, reassuringly familiar brand: a legacy, value-oriented company appealing to busy parents, single adults who cook for one, and older consumers seeking convenience and predictable quality. The label leans on a “Simply Steam”/no added sauce message and lists short, recognizable ingredients, creating a natural and wholesome health halo; there’s no organic or kid-focused gimmickry, just straightforward imagery and preparation claims. In processing context, these are blanched and frozen green beans with roasted almonds, salt and a small amount of baking agent and oil — a lightly processed frozen vegetable product. Sensory notes: expect crisp-tender, slightly snappy green beans with the toasted, crunchy bite of almonds and a subtle savory saltiness; warming in the pouch creates a quick little ritual of slit-and-pour convenience. Use it as a practical weeknight side, a holiday plate filler, or a component in composed bowls — familiar, convenient, and decidedly American in its supermarket placement and everyday hospitality role.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

Green, Beans,, Water,, Roasted, Almonds, (Almonds,, Canola, and/or, Safflower, Oil),, Salt,, Baking, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains mostly whole vegetables and nuts but includes added salt, roasted almonds with added oil, and processing steps (blanching, freezing, ready-to-heat), placing it in the processed foods (NOVA 3) category rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Steamers Green Beans & Almonds

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At just 45 calories per serving and low in sugar, it can be a great choice as a side dish if you're looking to keep things light. However, it’s not a high-protein or high-fiber option, so think of it as a nice complement to a balanced meal rather than the star of the show.

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