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Green Giant Sweet Peas & Butter
Frozen Foods
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Green Giant Sweet Peas & Butter

Green Giant
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
5g
Protein
6g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Sweet Peas & Butter is a familiar frozen side dish sold in the frozen vegetables section, typically shelved with other microwave-steam bags and quick frozen sides from Green Giant and competing brands. You'd see it near mixed vegetables, corn, and other convenience veggie packs, often alongside family-size frozen dinners. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school meal routines, and meal-prep sessions when a simple vegetable side is needed; it’s also handy for busy households stocking easy additions for holiday plates. Green Giant’s positioning is mainstream and family-oriented — a legacy vegetable brand that markets reliability, convenience, and a hint of nostalgia to parents who grew up with the brand and now feed their own families. Labeling highlights include “Simply Steam,” “no artificial flavors or preservatives,” and a short ingredient list feel, though it is not organic and carries no specialty health certification. In plain processing terms, the peas are pre-steamed and dressed with a formulated butter sauce and stabilizers for consistent texture and shelf stability. Sensory notes: the peas are tender with a pop, coated in a light, slightly sweet buttery sauce; a mild savory-sweet finish and a gentle creamy mouthfeel from added whey and starches. Packaging is a microwave-safe plastic bag designed for in-bag steaming — the ritual is simple: pop the sealed bag into the microwave, steam according to directions, cut open, and serve. The product reads as a convenient, comforting vegetable option that leans on familiarity and ease rather than artisan or organic positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.66 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein5g
* 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

Sweet, Peas,, Water,, Butter, (Cream,, Natural, Flavor),, Sugar,, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Xanthan, Gum,, Whey, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Paprika, and, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No 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?

This ready-to-heat frozen vegetable with added modified starch, xanthan gum, whey powder, natural flavors and sugar contains industrial additives and a formulated sauce, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Sweet Peas & Butter

The healthiness of Green Giant Sweet Peas & Butter really depends on your perspective. With 90 calories per serving and a good dose of dietary fiber (5g), they can fit nicely into a balanced diet. However, they do have added sugars and natural flavors, which might not appeal to everyone, especially if you're looking for something super clean.

Perfect For

back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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