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Green Giant Whole Kernel Corn
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Green Giant Whole Kernel Corn

Green Giant
15.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Giant Whole Kernel Corn is a familiar staple found in the canned-vegetable aisle of mainstream supermarkets, shelved alongside canned green beans, peas, and diced tomatoes and often cross-merchandised near soups and ready-to-heat sides. Shoppers reach for this 15.25-ounce can when they want a quick, reliable vegetable option for weeknight dinners, potlucks, BBQs, or emergency pantry stocking. The brand leans on a wholesome, family-oriented persona rooted in decades of vegetable marketing: a trusted, heritage label signaling convenience and simple ingredients. The front label typically emphasizes natural imagery — bright yellow kernels and green accents — and suggests straightforwardness rather than kid-focused gimmicks; organic certification is uncommon on this SKU. On-pack claims often highlight short ingredient lists and no artificial additives, contributing to a light health halo despite being a preserved product. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, canned vegetable preserved with heat and water and a touch of sea salt to maintain flavor and safety. Sensory details deliver sweet, tender-crisp kernels with a lightly briny finish; the texture is plump and yielding rather than freshly snapped. Packaging is a metal can with a colorful paper label or shrink sleeve; users commonly drain or heat the corn, add butter, salt, or herbs, and fold it into salads, succotash, chowders, casseroles, or quick frozen-vegetable mixes. Rituals around the product include tossing a drained can into a family casserole, stirring it into corn muffins, or pairing it with grilled proteins at summer gatherings. Overall it reads as practical, familiar, and reliably convenient within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
Protein2g
* 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,, Sea, 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?

Canned whole-kernel corn with only corn, water, and sea salt is a processed food: it uses industrial preservation (canning) and added salt but contains no industrial formulations or additives typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Green Giant Whole Kernel Corn

Absolutely! Green Giant corn is a low-calorie option that packs in some fiber and essential nutrients. It's great for adding a pop of color and sweetness to your meals, but remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different diets. If you're looking for whole foods, fresh corn might be your go-to, but this canned option is still a solid choice for convenience.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
storm-prep

Vibe:

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