Del Monte Sliced Peaches in Heavy Syrup: Labelgrade C+ (67/100)
C+ 67 / 100 — Very low saturated fat, notable sugar load, and very low sodium.
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Del Monte Foods Inc. Del Monte, Sliced Peaches In Heavy Syrup delivers 0g of protein and 99.8 calories per 0.5 cup (USDA FDC 488755). Per 100g that’s 0g of protein; per oz, 0g. The Labelgrade is C+ (67 / 100): Very low saturated fat, notable sugar load, and very low sodium.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | D | 50 / 100 | 0g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | B | 78 / 100 | 5 ingredients; flagged maltodextrin or corn syrup |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g saturated fat — perfect |
| Sodium load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 5.12mg per serving (1mg per oz) — low |
| Sugar load | F | 16 / 100 | 21g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | F | 36 / 100 | 1.02g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | C+ | 67 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Monte Foods Inc. Del Monte, Sliced Peaches In Heavy Syrup (this product) | 0g | 0g | 0g | 99.8 |
| Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite | 0g | 0g | 0g | 59.5 |
| Del Monte Sliced Pears, Lite, Lite | 0g | 0g | 0g | 59.5 |
| Dole Mandarin Oranges In 100% Fruit Juice | 1g | 0.8g | 0.2g | 90.3 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
The syrup is what dropped the grade
Read the ingredient line in order: peaches, water, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, sugar. Three of the five ingredients are sweeteners, and that’s the whole story behind the C+. The peaches themselves are no different from the ones in Del Monte’s lite can — what changed is that they’re packed in heavy syrup, a deliberately sweetened liquid rather than mostly water.
The numbers make the cost obvious. This can lands at 100 calories and 21g of sugar per 1/2 cup. The same brand’s lite peaches and pears, identical fruit in light syrup, sit near 60 calories and 12-13g. So you’re paying roughly 40 extra calories and 8 extra grams of sugar per serving for nothing but the syrup. Nutritionally, the fruit’s vitamins and fiber survive canning either way; the heavy syrup just adds sugar on top. This is exactly the case where “canned fruit can be as healthy as fresh” stops being true — not because of the peach, but because of what it’s swimming in.
If this is what’s in the pantry, drain it
You don’t have to throw the can out. The single most useful thing you can do with heavy-syrup fruit is get rid of the syrup. A large share of those 21 grams of sugar is dissolved in the liquid, not bound inside the peach slices — so draining, and then a quick rinse under the tap, washes a real chunk of it down the sink.
Tip the peaches into a colander, rinse, and you keep the fruit’s vitamins and fiber while cutting the added sugar you actually eat. It won’t turn heavy syrup into an in-juice pack, but it meaningfully narrows the gap. And next time you’re at the shelf, the upgrade is free: reach for the same Del Monte peaches in “lite” or “100% juice,” or any fruit labeled “in water.” The fruit is the same — you’re just declining the sugar bath. For everyday eating, that’s the difference between a serving of fruit and a serving of dessert.
Scope
This page covers Del Monte Foods Inc. Del Monte, Sliced Peaches In Heavy Syrup, UPC 024000010623, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 488755. Del Monte Foods Inc. sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
PEACHES, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 0.5 cup
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (0.5 cup) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 99.8 |
| Protein | 0g |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.02g |
| Total Sugars | 21g |
| Sodium | 5.12mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 0mg |
| Iron | 0mg |
| Potassium | 99.8mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Del Monte, Sliced Peaches In Heavy Syrup · UPC 024000010623. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains no listed meat or fish
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
Is canned fruit healthy — including peaches in heavy syrup?
Canned fruit in general is healthy: it keeps most of fresh fruit's vitamins and fiber. But heavy syrup is the version that drifts toward dessert. These peaches list high-fructose corn syrup and corn syrup right after the fruit, which pushes the can to 100 calories and 21g of sugar per 1/2 cup — the most of any fruit on this page. The peaches underneath are fine; the syrup is what drops the grade.
Why does this product score C+ (67/100)?
It's the lowest grade in the canned-fruit group for one reason: added sugar. The peaches are packed in heavy syrup built from high-fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, so the serving carries 21g of sugar and 100 calories — versus 60 calories for the lite-syrup or in-juice cans. Saturated fat and sodium still score perfectly, which keeps it at C+ rather than lower, but the heavy syrup is the clear drag.
How is heavy syrup different from 'lite' or 'in juice' — does it matter?
It matters a lot, and it's the single biggest lever in the canned-fruit aisle. Heavy syrup is a genuinely sweetened liquid — here, water plus high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and sugar — bolted on top of the fruit's own sugar. Del Monte's own lite peaches and pears, the same fruit in light syrup, come in around 60 calories and 12-13g sugar. Same peach, nearly double the sugar, purely because of the syrup. Choosing 'lite' or 'in juice' over 'heavy syrup' is the easiest upgrade you can make.
How big is a serving, and does draining the syrup help?
A serving is 1/2 cup (128g), and yes — draining helps more here than with any other pack, because a big share of the added sugar lives in the heavy syrup rather than the fruit. Tip the peaches into a colander and let the syrup run off, then rinse; you'll wash away a meaningful chunk of those 21 grams while keeping the peach's vitamins and fiber. It won't make heavy syrup as good as in-juice, but it closes a lot of the gap.
Is there a better canned-peach pick?
Yes. Look for peaches labeled 'in 100% juice' or 'in water,' or at least 'lite' / 'light syrup,' instead of 'heavy syrup' — and drain whatever you buy. Those formats keep you close to fresh fruit at roughly 60 calories a serving. If heavy syrup is what's in the pantry, draining and rinsing is the next best move.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 488755. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.