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Del Monte Peach Chunks 15.25 oz
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Del Monte Peach Chunks 15.25 oz

Del Monte
15.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
23g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Peach Chunks (15.25 oz) is a familiar canned-fruit offering you’ll find lining the canned fruit and baking aisles of American supermarkets, shelved beside other canned peaches, fruit cocktail, pie fillings, and fruit cups. Packaged in a standard metal can, often with bright branded labeling and a photo of sliced peaches, it trades on Del Monte’s long heritage as a pantry staple for families. This product is often grabbed on grocery runs aimed at quick meal solutions — think weekend brunch topping for pancakes or waffles, an affordable ingredient for holiday cobblers and pies, or a simple addition to packed lunches and school snacks. The brand positions itself as dependable and family-friendly, evoking midcentury Americana and wholesome home cooking; marketing leans into quality and tradition rather than gourmet or organic niches. Label claims emphasize “Naturally Refreshing fruit juice” and cite familiar nutrients like vitamins A and C, but there is no organic certification and the label uses friendly, kid-appealing imagery rather than specialist health claims. In plain terms, the peaches are peeled, sliced, heated, and preserved in a sugary liquid — a commercially processed pantry product rather than fresh fruit. Sensory experience is soft, yielding peach slices suspended in a glossy sweet syrup: spoonable, sweet, and syrup-forward rather than crisp. The ritual of use is casual and quick — drained or spooned straight from the can onto yogurt, cereal, salads, gelatin, or baked into cobblers. Its convenience, long shelf life, and sweet, nostalgic flavor profile keep it a go-to for shoppers who want ready-to-use fruit with a dessert-like edge.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars16g32%
Protein0g
* 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

Peaches,, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Cane, Sugar..

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 industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, added cane sugar) and undergoes extensive processing (canning, heating, syrup preservation), aligning it with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Del Monte Peach Chunks 15.25 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These peach chunks offer a sweet treat with some vitamins from the fruit, but they do contain added sugars like high fructose corn syrup and cane sugar. If you're looking for a healthier option, consider fresh or frozen peaches with no added sugars.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
back-to-school

Vibe:

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