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Libby's Corned Beef Hash
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Libby's Corned Beef Hash

Libby's
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
400
Calories
21g
Protein
1g
Sugars
1270mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Libby's Corned Beef Hash is a canned, shelf-stable prepared meat-and-potato product you’ll typically find in the canned meats or international/ready-meals aisle alongside SPAM, canned corned beef, and hash products. Packaged in a 15 oz metal can with a branded paper label, it leans on a classic Americana pantry image — quick, filling, and familiar. Shoppers pick it up for quick breakfasts, weekend brunches, camping or storm-prep kits, and for adding a savory shortcut to casseroles or breakfast skillets. The brand positions itself as a traditional, no-fuss solution that evokes mid-century convenience cooking; marketing skews toward practical adults and families who remember canned corned beef as a nostalgic staple. The label highlights “beef” and “homemade taste,” includes inspection and SmartLabel calls-to-action, but carries no organic or child-oriented branding; a small-ingredients list shows “natural flavors” and curing agents in fine print, which can create a mild “real food” halo even though it’s a processed canned product. In plain terms, this is a processed, heat-and-seal canned product made from cured corned beef, rehydrated potatoes and seasonings. Sensory impressions: when opened and heated in a skillet the hash releases a salty, savory aroma; textures combine soft shredded beef with small, tender potato pieces and a slightly greasy mouthfeel that crisps pleasantly on a hot pan. Rituals include spooning straight from the can into a pan, pairing with fried eggs or toast, or packing for a no-frills outdoor meal. It’s convenience-forward comfort food rooted in American pantry tradition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g33%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat1.5g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium1270mg55%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein21g
* 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

Corned, Beef, (Cured, with, Salt,, Sugar,, Sodium, Nitrite),, Rehydrated, Potatoes,, Water,, Partially, Defatted, Chopped, Beef,, Contains, less, than, 2%, of:, Gum, Arabic,, Natural, Flavors..

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?

Contains cured meat, added sodium nitrite, 'natural flavors' and gum arabic, and is a ready-to-eat canned product — features characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The industrial processing, additives, and heat-sealed packaging support this classification.

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Common Questions about Libby's Corned Beef Hash

That's a loaded question! It really depends on your definition of healthy. With 21 grams of protein and relatively low sugar content, it can be a hearty option for a meal. However, it's also high in sodium and fat, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
storm-prep

Vibe:

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