Vegetables - Prepared/Processed (Shelf Stable): Nutrition Facts and Calories

This category includes a variety of shelf-stable vegetable products that have been prepared or processed for convenience and longer storage. You'll find items like canned beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable purees, dried potato mixes, and jarred vegetable sauces. These products can be a convenient way to include vegetables in your diet. When choosing these items, check the Nutrition Facts label. Pay attention to sodium content; the FDA Daily Value is 2,300 milligrams per day. Some processed vegetable products, especially sauces or seasoned mixes, may contain added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, suggesting at most 10 grams per meal. Also, look for products that are good sources of fiber. The ingredient list can tell you if vegetables are the primary ingredients and help identify added salt, sugars, or fats. Choosing options lower in sodium and added sugars supports a balanced eating pattern. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.