Green Giant · Frozen Prepared Sides
Lightly Sauced Cheesy Rice & Broccoli
One package (283g) serving of Lightly Sauced Cheesy Rice & Broccoli by Green Giant has 240 calories, 8g of sugars and 1040mg of sodium, as submitted by General Mills, Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2675649, record updated May 14, 2021).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2675649, available Nov 16, 2023; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that General Mills, Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 283g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 020000199658
- Category
- Frozen Prepared Sides
- Records
- 4 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other frozen prepared sides
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 77% of the 757 frozen prepared sides products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 70% of them.
Where the calories come from: 75% carbohydrate, 13% fat and 13% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among frozen prepared sides: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 2.8 g | 1.8 g | 77% |
| Sodium | 367 mg | 286 mg | 70% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 3.5 g | 37% |
| Calories | 85 | 129 | 21% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 757 products, one per barcode.
Other broccoli in this aisle
61 of the 757 frozen prepared sides products are named broccoli. Per 100 g their median is 100 calories, 288 mg of sodium and 3.6 g of protein; 44 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Gochujang Chow Mein with Zucchini Spirals Zucchini Noodles Mixed with a Blend of Carrots, Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Green Beans and Edamame Tossed in a Red Chili Gochujang Sauce TATTOOED CHEF | 291 mg | 82 |
| Broccoli & Cauliflower Seasoned with Salt, Pepper, Roasted Garlic & Onion Microwave Roasters BIRDS EYE | 288 mg | 59 |
| Filled Crepes Spinach Broccoli Blintzes GOLDEN | 287 mg | 164 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "broccoli", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): COOKED WHITE RICE (WATER, RICE), BROCCOLI, WATER, WHEY, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), RICOTTA CHEESE (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM ALGINATE.
The statement lists 16 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Cooked White Rice (water, Rice), Broccoli. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated May 14, 2021), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement General Mills, Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2675649).
More Green Giant frozen prepared sides
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley, Black Bean & Vegetable Medley | 82 | 2.47 g | 222 mg |
| Green Giant Rosemary Steamers | 88 | 2.21 g | 248 mg |
| Green Giant, Steamers Teriyaki | 88 | 3.54 g | 283 mg |
| Southwestern Style Corn, Peppers & Seasoning Street Corn | 88 | 2.2 g | 220 mg |
| Broccoli & Cheese Mashed Cauliflower | 75 | 1.67 g | 358 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Green Giant Lightly Sauced Cheesy Rice & Broccoli?
240 per 1 package (283g) serving, and 85 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Green Giant Lightly Sauced Cheesy Rice & Broccoli?
1040mg per serving (45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record General Mills, Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated May 14, 2021. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov