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Green Giant  Valley Fresh Steamers Niblets Corn
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Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Niblets Corn

Green Giant
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Niblets Corn is the kind of frozen side dish you’ll find tucked into the grocery store’s frozen vegetables aisle, shelved near other steam-in-bag sides, frozen mixed vegetables, and quick microwaveable meal components. It reads like a pantry-staple for busy shoppers: a recognizable heritage brand offering a single-ingredient product in a freezer-friendly bag with a microwavable pouch inside. Shoppers pull it for weeknight dinners, simple family meals, or as an easy addition to casseroles, soups, and BBQ spreads; it’s equally at home on a busy weeknight plate or as part of a larger holiday vegetable lineup. Green Giant’s positioning leans on convenience and trust—the nostalgic, broadly appealing green mascot brand that targets time-pressed families and health-minded consumers who still want ease. Label language emphasizes simplicity and freshness—phrases like “simply steam,” “flash-frozen to lock in nutrients,” and “veggies never tasted so good” create a health-halo without organic certification or specialty claims on the ingredient list. Processing context is plain and factual: these are blanched and flash-frozen whole-kernel corn kernels packaged for microwave steaming, a minimal-processing route that preserves shelf life and texture. Sensory details: bright yellow, sweet kernels that become crisp-tender when steamed, offering a pop of corn sweetness and a slightly snappy bite; the ritual is fast—toss the pouch in the microwave, steam, then serve straight from the bag or empty into a bowl. Packaging and messaging make it feel wholesome and convenient, a reliable vegetable option in American freezer culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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

Whole, Kernel, Corn..

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 ingredient—whole kernel corn—and is blanched and flash-frozen, which is consistent with minimally processed foods (NOVA 1). The microwave steam pouch is packaging convenience and does not change the intrinsic processing classification.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Niblets Corn

The Niblets Corn is a pretty wholesome option, especially when you consider it's just whole kernel corn with no added sugars or preservatives. It's low in calories and fat, making it a great addition to a balanced meal. Of course, 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s all about how it fits into your overall diet!

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