Green Giant Sweet Peas
What You Should Know
Green Giant Sweet Peas, sold in a 15 oz can, is a pantry-stable vegetable that reads familiar and approachable on the grocery shelf. You'd find it in the canned vegetables aisle, stacked by canned corn, green beans and mixed vegetables, often near other convenience staples like canned soups and ready-made sides. Shoppers reach for it on weeknight grocery runs, when packing school lunches, or while stocking up for storm-prep — it's framed as an easy, reliable vegetable option. The Green Giant brand carries cultural baggage of family meals, the Jolly Green Giant mascot and decades of marketing that position the product as a wholesome, kid-friendly way to get vegetables into plates; the brand skews toward families and pragmatic shoppers who want recognizable produce with long shelf life. On the label the messaging tends to emphasize simple ingredients and vegetable origins (bright green peas, often pictured), and some SKUs highlight 'no preservatives' or 'simply peas and water' as a health halo; however this particular ingredient list also shows added sugar and sea salt and does not imply organic certification. In plain terms, this is a processed, shelf-stable vegetable: peas are cooked, sealed and heat-treated for safety and longevity. Sensory notes: the peas are tender with a slight pop and soft bite, a mild vegetal sweetness from the peas and added sugar, and a light saline finish from sea salt; they’re served straight from the can, warmed with butter, tossed into casseroles, soups, pot pies or mashed as a quick side. The metal 15 oz can with bright label fits a quick kitchen ritual — open, heat, and plate for an instant vegetable accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Peas,, Water,, Sugar,, Sea, Salt..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Canned peas with water, sugar and sea salt are processed and shelf-stable but composed of whole vegetable plus simple additives; this fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed formulations.
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Common Questions about Green Giant Sweet Peas
That really depends on what you’re comparing them to! These peas are low in calories and pack a decent amount of fiber, which is great for digestion. They do have a bit of added sugar and sodium, so while they can be part of a balanced diet, just be mindful of portion sizes if you're watching those elements.
