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Green Giant  Steamers Select Broccoli Florets
Frozen Foods
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Green Giant Steamers Select Broccoli Florets

Green Giant
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Steamers Select Broccoli Florets is a familiar sight in the frozen-vegetable aisle, shelved alongside mixed vegetables, frozen corn, and other microwave steam-bag sides. Packaged as a convenient steam-in-bag option under a legacy vegetable brand, it caters to shoppers scanning for quick, healthy additions to dinner plates. It fits meal routines from weeknight dinners to batch-cooking sessions — an easy side for roast chicken, a tossed-in ingredient for pasta or stir-fry, or a quick vegetable for kids’ plates during back-to-school weeks. Green Giant’s long-standing cultural association with wholesome produce and the friendly Jolly Green Giant imagery positions the product toward value-conscious families and busy adults who want simple, reliable vegetables without chopping or prep. The front label communicates simplicity: a single ingredient, bright photography of florets, and nutrition cues that reinforce a health halo — low calories (about 25 per serving), low sodium (20 mg) and minimal sugars (1 g) — though there’s no organic certification on this SKU. Label copy emphasizes convenience and freshness rather than indulgence, and kid-friendly appeal comes from ease of preparation rather than cartooning or sweets-style marketing. In processing context this is minimally processed: broccoli is cleaned, blanched briefly and frozen to lock in color and nutrients. Sensory details include a bright green color, tender-crisp texture when steamed, and a fresh, vegetal aroma; the bag steams open in the microwave and pours easily into a bowl. Rituals around this product are practical — a quick steam, a pat of butter or a squeeze of lemon, and a reliable vegetable course for everyday American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.25
Servings per Container: 3
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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

Broccoli..

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?

Contains a single whole-ingredient (broccoli) and undergoes minimal processing (washing, brief blanching and freezing) to preserve quality, fitting the NOVA 1 'unprocessed or minimally processed' category.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Steamers Select Broccoli Florets

Absolutely! This broccoli is a fantastic low-calorie option at just 25 calories per serving. It's packed with fiber, which is great for digestion, and it's a nutritious way to add some green goodness to your plate. Compared to many processed snacks, this is a much better choice for a quick veggie boost!

Perfect For

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