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Del Monte Peas Sweet, Low Sodium
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Del Monte Peas Sweet, Low Sodium

DEL MONTE
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Peas Sweet, Low Sodium (15 oz) is a familiar pantry staple you’ll find on the canned vegetable aisle alongside other canned peas, corn, green beans and tomato products. Positioned at eye level in mainstream supermarkets, it lives near family-sized and budget-friendly canned goods, often in multipack displays. This product suits weekly grocery runs, quick weeknight dinners, and storm- or pantry-prep shopping — any occasion that calls for a reliable, ready-to-use vegetable. Brand positioning leans on Del Monte’s long-standing reputation as a trusted, family-oriented label; marketing targets busy households, parents looking for convenience, and shoppers seeking recognizable mass-market brands that promise consistency and value. Label characteristics emphasize health-oriented halos: “Low Sodium,” “Made without preservatives,” and “Non-GMO” claims are front-and-center, with no organic certification. The can is described as non-BPA** lined on the label, reinforcing safety-focused messaging. In plain processing terms, these are canned peas: the vegetables are cooked and heat-sealed in liquid for shelf stability, with salt and a touch of sugar added — not raw produce but not an industrial formulation. Sensory details: open the metal can to a bright-green, tender-yet-slightly-firm texture, with a lightly sweet, vegetal flavor balanced by a mild saline note from sea salt; the packing liquid is thin and slightly sweet. Typical rituals include draining or heating in a saucepan or microwave, stirring into soups, casseroles, pot pies, or serving as a quick side seasoned with butter and pepper. Overall it reads as a convenient, nostalgic, reliably shelf-stable vegetable option in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein4g
* 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

Peas,, Water,, Sugar,, Sea, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed food (NOVA 3): whole peas preserved by cooking and canning with added sugar and salt but without the industrially formulated additives and many cosmetic ingredients typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Del Monte Peas Sweet, Low Sodium

The healthiness of Del Monte Peas largely depends on your dietary goals. They’re a great source of fiber, with 4 grams per serving, which is excellent for digestion. Plus, they have a relatively low calorie count at just 80 calories per half-cup. However, they do contain added sugars and some sodium, so if you're watching those, keep that in mind!

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
storm-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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