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Le Sueur Carrots, Whole, Tender Baby 15 oz
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Le Sueur Carrots, Whole, Tender Baby 15 oz

Le Sueur
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
0g
Protein
5g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Le Sueur Tender Baby Carrots (15 oz) reads like a pantry-ready reinterpretation of a backyard garden staple: whole, small carrots packed in a clear jar and suspended in a lightly sweetened, salty brine. On the grocery shelf you’d spot it in the canned and jarred vegetables aisle, often shelved near pickles, beets, corn, and other shelf-stable vegetable sides rather than with fresh produce. Shoppers reach for this SKU on busy weeknights, during pantry stock-ups for storm prep, or when packing lunches and school snacks—it’s an easy, shelf-stable fallback for meals that need a quick vegetable. The Le Sueur brand leans into decades of midwestern, family-oriented trustworthiness; its marketing skews toward budget-conscious households and parents who want a familiar, child-friendly vegetable option without cooking. The label typically features straightforward imagery of carrots and simple claims like “whole” or “ready-to-serve”; there is no organic certification listed in the product details provided. In plain processing terms, these are cooked and preserved carrots with added salt, a touch of sugar, and calcium chloride to maintain texture. Sensory notes: the carrots are tender and slightly yielding rather than crisp, with a mild sweet-briny finish; the jar presentation makes them easy to spoon out for snacking, lunchboxes, or as a quick side on a plate. Rituals around this product are practical and domestic—pulled from the cabinet for last-minute sides, tucked into picnic baskets, or offered to kids as a colorful, low-effort vegetable option during family meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Carrots,, Water,, Sugar,, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride..

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?

The product is a processed vegetable: whole carrots preserved with added sugar, salt, and calcium chloride (a firming agent) and sold shelf-stable, placing it in NOVA group 3 rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Le Sueur Carrots, Whole, Tender Baby 15 oz

Well, it depends on your perspective! These carrots are low in calories and provide a bit of fiber, but they do have added sugar and sodium. If you're looking for a quick side dish or a way to sneak some veggies into a meal, they can fit into a balanced diet quite nicely — just keep an eye on those added sugars!

Perfect For

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back-to-school
storm-prep

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