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Le Sueur Sweet Peas, With Mushrooms & Pearl Onions, Very Young, Small 15 oz
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Le Sueur Sweet Peas, With Mushrooms & Pearl Onions, Very Young, Small 15 oz

Le Sueur
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
3g
Protein
5g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Le Sueur Sweet Peas with Mushrooms & Pearl Onions (Very Young, Small, 15 oz) is a classic canned vegetable side that you’ll most often find on supermarket shelves in the canned vegetables aisle, alongside other peas, mixed vegetables, canned mushrooms, and ready-to-serve sides or condensed soups. Packaged in a standard 15-ounce metal can with a full-color label bearing the Le Sueur name, it reads as a convenient pantry staple for quick meal finishing. This product suits a range of shopping occasions: weeknight dinners where a fast vegetable side is needed, meal-prep Sundays when cooks assemble easy components, and holiday tables as a familiar, no-fuss accompaniment to roasts and casseroles. The Le Sueur brand carries a mid-market, family-oriented positioning — approachable, reliably American, and aimed at shoppers seeking simple, nostalgic flavors rather than gourmet trends. Labels often emphasize tradition and “natural” ingredients while the packaging may suggest homestyle quality; there are no organic or specialty certifications on typical cans. Processing context: these are canned, shelf-stable vegetables with added salt, sugar, preservatives, and stabilizers to preserve color and texture. Sensory details: the peas are tender with a slightly firm bite, pearl onions add soft bursts, and sliced mushrooms contribute an earthy chew; the overall mouthfeel is moist in a light seasoned syrup or broth. Rituals around use include reheating as a side, folding into pot pies or warm salads, or spooning directly onto plates for family meals. The product lives at the intersection of convenience, familiarity, and pantry practicality in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 312
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Sweet, Peas,, Water,, Mushrooms,, Pearl, Onions,, Sugar,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Citric, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Ascorbic, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Gum, Arabic,, Sodium, Bisulfite, (Preservative)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Bisulfite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium bisulfite), gums, and 'natural flavor' along with added sugars and dextrose, indicating formulation and processing beyond simple home-style canning, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Le Sueur Sweet Peas, With Mushrooms & Pearl Onions, Very Young, Small 15 oz

The healthiness of Le Sueur Sweet Peas really depends on your dietary goals. At 45 calories per half-cup serving, they are low in calories and provide some fiber and protein. However, they do contain added sugars and preservatives, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they're not a health food powerhouse.

Perfect For

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weeknight-dinner
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