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Del Monte Sweet Peas
Canned & Packaged Goods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Del Monte Sweet Peas

DEL MONTE
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
4g
Protein
4g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Sweet Peas (15 oz) is a familiar pantry staple that sits squarely in the canned vegetables aisle—stacked beside other canned peas, corn, green beans and low-sodium soups—often on shelves labeled "no salt added" or near other family-friendly staples. This product fits everyday shopping trips: weeknight dinners, meal-prep sessions, storm- or emergency-prep stocking, and simple lunches for kids. The Del Monte name evokes a long-standing, mainstream American brand identity geared toward budget-conscious families and caretakers who want convenience with a trustworthy label; marketing leans on heritage, reliability and light health positioning rather than culinary trendiness. The can’s front copy emphasizes health halos such as “No Salt Added,” “non-GMO,” and “Made without preservatives,” and notes a non-BPA-lined can—there is no organic certification and no child-focused character branding, but the messaging is intentionally wholesome and reassuring. In plain processing terms, these peas are canned and heat-processed to preserve shelf life; ingredients are short and simple (peas, water, sugar), so this is a processed vegetable rather than a fresh one. Sensory notes: the peas are tender yet slightly firm with a mild, lightly sweet flavor and a soft pop when bitten; they arrive in a 15-ounce metal can and are typically drained or gently warmed, tossed with butter or herbs, stirred into soups, casseroles, or pasta, or eaten straight from the can for quick convenience. Rituals around this product are practical—reaching for a can to stretch a meal, add color and quick vegetable servings, or to supply a reliable side at potlucks and school lunches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars4g
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..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Canned and heat-processed with a short ingredient list (peas, water, sugar) and no industrial additives, this product is a processed food (NOVA 3) rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Del Monte Sweet Peas

It really depends on your definition of healthy! Del Monte Sweet Peas are low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with nutrients, making them a great addition to a balanced diet. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary based on personal dietary needs and overall lifestyle.

Perfect For

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storm-prep
family-dinner

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