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Green Giant  Valley Fresh Steamers Sweat Peas
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 1🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Sweat Peas

Green Giant
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
5g
Protein
5g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Sweet Peas arrive in the frozen vegetables aisle, stacked alongside other Green Giant steamers, mixed vegetables, corn, and bags of frozen beans. You'll notice the recognizably green brand box and a microwavable pouch inside that promises a fast, steam-ready side. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays when people bulk-cook sides to portion out for the week, and casual game-day spreads that need a bright, healthy component. Green Giant positions itself as a family-friendly, heritage brand — familiar to shoppers who grew up with it — leaning into convenience, wholesomeness, and simple vegetable goodness rather than indulgence. Labeling emphasizes naturalness: a short ingredient list (Sweet Peas), references to farm-fresh flavor and frozen-fast preservation, and kid-friendly serving ideas; there is no organic certification printed on the package. In plain processing context, these peas are minimally processed: picked, blanched, and frozen quickly to lock in color and nutrients, then packaged in a microwavable pouch for convenience. Sensory details are straightforward — bright emerald color, slightly sweet pea flavor, a tender-crisp texture when steamed, and a subtle vegetal aroma. The ritual is familiar: slit the pouch, microwave for a couple minutes, shake or stir, then plate as a side, toss into pasta, or fold into a casserole. Packaging is a freezer-friendly box with an inner steam pouch that stacks easily and appeals to shoppers seeking fast, reliable vegetables without sauces or additives. Overall, it conveys practical convenience and simple, homey nutrition within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars5g
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..

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?

Single-ingredient frozen peas that are blanched and quick-frozen qualify as minimally processed foods; no additives or industrial formulations are listed, so they fit NOVA group 1.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Sweat Peas

Absolutely! Green Giant's Sweet Peas are a nutritious choice, packed with fiber and low in calories. With about 70 calories per serving and 4g of dietary fiber, they can be a great addition to a balanced diet, especially when compared to many processed snacks that might leave you feeling sluggish.

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