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

Libby's Sweet Peas

Libby's
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Libby's Sweet Peas arrive in the familiar 15-oz metal can you expect to find in the canned-vegetable aisle, shelved alongside corn, green beans and other pantry staples. The label leans into classic American pantry aesthetics — bold brand block lettering, simple imagery of bright green peas — positioning the product as a dependable, family-friendly staple rather than a trendy specialty item. Shoppers reach for this can on weeknight grocery runs, during storm-prep or when assembling quick sides for holiday dinners and potluck casseroles. The product is marketed toward value-conscious households and multi-generational families who value convenience and predictable results over culinary experimentation. Labeling often emphasizes simple ingredients and homey appeal rather than organic certification or premium claims; this variety lists plain ingredients (peas, water, sugar, sea salt) and typically does not carry organic certification. In plain processing terms, these are canned peas preserved by cooking and sealing with a small amount of sugar and salt to stabilize flavor and texture. Sensory experience is straightforward: tender, slightly yielding peas with a mild vegetal sweetness and a soft pop when bitten; the liquid is slightly sweet-salty and often drained before serving. Packaging is a standard recyclable metal can with an easy-to-store footprint; ritual uses include heating with butter and pepper, folding into casseroles, stirring into soups, or spooning straight from a bowl as a quick side. Nutritionally it is light in calories (about 60) with modest sugars (4 g) and noticeable sodium (380 mg), making it an easy convenience item that still evokes traditional, home-style meals.

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?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) canned vegetable product: whole peas preserved by cooking and canning with added sugar and salt, without the industrial formulations or multiple additives that typify ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Libby's Sweet Peas

Libby's Sweet Peas can definitely fit into a healthy diet! They're low in calories and provide a decent amount of fiber and protein for a canned vegetable. Just remember, 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and lifestyle — think of them as a wholesome addition to a balanced meal rather than a standalone superstar.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
storm-prep

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