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Green Giant White Shoepeg Corn
Canned & Packaged Goods
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Green Giant White Shoepeg Corn

Green Giant
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant White Shoepeg Corn is a small, 7-ounce canned vegetable that reads like a pantry stalwart — narrow, pale-yellow kernels packed in a compact metal can. You’ll find it in the canned-goods aisle, shelved with other canned vegetables and ready-made sides, often adjacent to canned sweet corn, peas, green beans, and canned soups. Shoppers reach for it on quick weeknight runs, when building a picnic spread, or as a shelf-stable option for emergency-prep lists. The brand leans into traditional, family-oriented positioning: familiar green-and-yellow visuals, heritage imagery, and messaging that connects to simple home cooking and approachable convenience for busy households. Labels commonly emphasize short ingredient lists and convenience — visuals that imply “garden” or “wholesome” — though this SKU is not inherently organic unless specifically certified. The product’s processing context is straightforward: corn is heat-treated and canned with water, a touch of sugar, and salt to stabilize flavor and shelf life. Sensory details are immediate: small, slightly firm but tender kernels with a sweet corn flavor and a mild briny note from added salt; the sugar rounds sweetness without seeming cloying (nutrition facts list 4 g sugars, 180 mg sodium per serving). Packaging is a small metal can (often with an easy-open top or requiring a can opener) meant for easy storage; ritual use includes draining into salads, folding into casseroles, spooning into corn relishes, or serving as a quick child-friendly side. It sits culturally as a practical, nostalgic pantry ingredient — familiar, reliable, and ready to be dressed up or served as-is.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein1g
* 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

Corn,, Water,, Sugar,, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is a processed food (NOVA 3): whole corn preserved by canning with added salt and a small amount of sugar, without the industrial formulations or multiple additives typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Green Giant White Shoepeg Corn

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This corn is low in calories and fat, making it a decent option for a side dish or mixed into recipes. However, it does have added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, keep that in mind. It's all about balance!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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