Del Monte Fresh Cut Sweet Peas: Labelgrade B (77/100)
B 77 / 100 — Very low saturated fat.
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Del Monte Fresh Cut Sweet Peas delivers 4g of protein and 80 calories per 0.5 cup (USDA FDC 2658675). Per 100g that’s 3.2g of protein; per oz, 0.9g. The Labelgrade is B (77 / 100): Very low saturated fat.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C- | 55 / 100 | 3.2g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | B+ | 83 / 100 | Short 4-ingredient list, no additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g saturated fat — perfect |
| Sodium load | A- | 85 / 100 | 190mg per serving (43mg per oz) — low |
| Sugar load | B+ | 80 / 100 | 5g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | D | 52 / 100 | 4g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | B | 77 / 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 Fresh Cut Sweet Peas (this product) | 4g | 3.2g | 0.9g | 80 |
| Green Giant Whole Kernel Sweet Corn | 2g | 1.7g | 0.5g | 79.9 |
| Del Monte Fresh Cut French Style Green Beans | 1g | 0.8g | 0.2g | 20.6 |
| Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes | 1g | 0.8g | 0.2g | 30.2 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
The standout of the canned-vegetable aisle
Peas are the one canned vegetable that doubles as a light protein source, and that’s why this is the best-graded canned veg on the site. Look at the comparison table: at 4g of protein per 1/2 cup, these peas carry twice the protein of whole-kernel corn and four times that of green beans or tomatoes. They also deliver 4g of fiber — again the most of the group — for the same 80 calories. Peas are technically a legume, not a leafy vegetable, which is exactly why they punch above the others: they bring the protein-and-fiber profile of a bean in a sweeter, more kid-friendly package.
None of that makes them a protein food in the chicken-and-whey sense, and the scorecard is honest about it — protein density still grades C- because the bar is set by genuinely high-protein products. But read in context, peas are the canned vegetable to reach for when you want your veg serving to actually contribute something to your protein and fiber totals instead of just adding volume. Stirred a half-cup into a bowl of rice or pasta, they quietly add 4g of each.
A genuinely smart, cheap pantry staple — just rinse the brine
The honest through-line on canned vegetables is that they’re an easy win: they keep most of fresh produce’s nutrition, they never spoil, and they cost a fraction of fresh — which is the whole point, because the best vegetable is the one you’ll actually eat. A can of peas in the cupboard is a vegetable serving you can’t forget to use before it wilts.
The single thing to manage is sodium. Like all canned veg, these peas sit in a lightly salted brine, which is why the label reads 190mg per serving — low for the category, but not zero. The fix is the same one that applies to every can in this group: drain and rinse. Pour off the liquid, rinse the peas under the tap for a few seconds, and you wash away on the order of 40% of that sodium for free. Do that and Del Monte’s sweet peas are about as clean and useful as a shelf-stable vegetable gets — which is precisely why they top the canned-veg group at 77.
Scope
This page covers Del Monte Fresh Cut Sweet Peas (15 oz/425 g), UPC 024000565154, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2658675. Del Monte 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)
PEAS, WATER, SUGAR, SEA SALT.
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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 | 80 |
| Protein | 4g |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Total Sugars | 5g |
| Sodium | 190mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 20mg |
| Iron | 1.44mg |
| Potassium | 190mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Fresh Cut Sweet Peas (15 oz/425 g) · UPC 024000565154. 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
Are canned vegetables healthy?
Yes — canned vegetables are a genuinely smart, cheap pantry staple, and these sweet peas are the best of the bunch. Canning keeps most of the nutrients found in fresh produce, and the convenience makes it far easier to actually hit your daily veg servings. These peas bring 4g of protein and 4g of fiber per 1/2 cup for just 80 calories, which is real nutrition, not filler. The one universal knock on canned veg is the sodium that comes with the brine, but that's easily managed: drain and rinse the peas and you wash away a big chunk of it. As a way to keep vegetables in the house that never spoil and cost almost nothing, canned peas earn their B.
Why do these peas grade B (77/100)?
Because they're a solid, honest vegetable that scores well on the things that matter and only loses points where every plain veg does. Saturated fat is a perfect A+ (there's none), sodium is low at an A- (190mg, the lowest-but-one of our canned vegetables), and the four-ingredient list earns a clean B+. The drags are structural: protein density grades C- and fiber grades D, simply because the scorecard compares everything to high-protein foods and 4g per serving — while genuinely good for a vegetable — can't compete with chicken or whey. The 77 lands these peas at the top of our canned-vegetable group precisely because they bring more real protein and fiber than corn, tomatoes, or green beans.
Are canned peas as nutritious as fresh or frozen?
Very close. The canning process keeps the bulk of the protein, fiber, and most minerals; the main losses are some heat-sensitive vitamin C and folate, and a little of those leach into the canning liquid. Frozen peas edge out canned slightly on vitamin retention because they're flash-frozen near harvest, but canned peas win on price and shelf life and need zero prep. The biggest real-world difference isn't the peas — it's the added sodium in the can, which fresh and frozen don't have. Drain and rinse and you erase most of that gap.
What's a serving, and should I drain and rinse?
A serving is 1/2 cup, which gives you 80 calories, 4g protein, and 4g fiber. Yes, drain and rinse before eating: pour off the canning liquid and give the peas a quick rinse under the tap. Studies of canned vegetables show this removes roughly 40% of the sodium, dropping these peas from 190mg toward the low 100s per serving — a free improvement that costs you nothing but a colander and ten seconds.
What's the best way to use canned sweet peas?
Drain, rinse, and treat them as the easy protein-and-fiber boost they are: stir them into rice, pasta, soups, pot pies, tuna salad, or a quick fried rice. Because they're already cooked, they only need warming through — don't boil them to mush. The simplest upgrade is to skip any 'creamed' or sauced canned versions and stick with these plain peas, then add your own butter, mint, or black pepper, so you control the salt and sugar instead of the can doing it for you.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2658675. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.