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Green Giant Sweet Peas
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Green Giant Sweet Peas

Green Giant
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein3g
* 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 vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

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.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
storm-prep

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