To go with a high-protein meal, choose a tin of peas with a drained weight that matches the amount you plan to eat, then compare the protein and salt per 100 g, as well as the ingredients. The Bonduelle and Cassegrain pea products reviewed contain between 5 and 5.8 g of protein per 100 g. That can contribute to your meal, but it doesn’t mean the peas alone will meet your needs.
You’re looking for an amount of peas that’s easy to add to your plate. The 280 g drained-weight tins offered by some Carrefour and Cassegrain products provide a useful comparison. Check how much you actually plan to eat.
You’d rather not open a large tin if you’re only going to use some of it. Compare the drained weight with the amount you need for your meal, and check the storage instructions for after opening.
You want to tell plain peas apart from a peas and carrots mix, and compare recipes that contain sugar, salt or flavourings. Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product rather than relying on the category name alone.
Start with the amount of peas you’ll use, then work out how much protein your portion provides based on the figures per 100 g. The ingredients can help you choose between tins of a similar size.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Protein per 100 g and the amount of peas you’ll actually eat. | If I want peas to contribute to my high-protein meal, I need to know how much protein my portion provides without treating them as my only source of protein; around 42% of consumers would prioritise this. |
| Size and leftovers | Drained weight, portions listed and storage instructions after opening. | For a meal on my own, I’m looking for a tin I can use up without unexpected leftovers; this size would be the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and salt | Ingredients list and salt per 100 g; check whether it’s plain peas or a vegetable mix. | When several recipes have similar names, I want to know what’s in the one I’m buying; the ingredients would be the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
The Bonduelle and Cassegrain pea products reviewed contain between 5 and 5.8 g of protein per 100 g. This figure alone doesn’t show whether the portion you eat will meet your needs.
Work out the protein contribution based on the amount you’ll eat, and consider all the food you plan to have with your meal.
The liquid in the tin is included in its total contents, but it isn’t part of the drained weight of the peas. So two tins with the same total weight don’t necessarily contain the same amount of vegetables.
Compare the drained weight before choosing between a tin close to 280 g and a larger one.
The Joybuy product listing for Bonduelle peas and carrots gives 3.5 g of protein per 100 g, while Bonduelle’s plain peas, with no added flavouring, contain 5.7 g per 100 g. These are two different recipes.
To find out how much protein your chosen product provides, check its own protein figure and ingredients list.
The DGCCRF lists bulging, rust and dents among the signs that a tin may be damaged.
If you’re unsure about the condition of the tin, don’t eat its contents. Once you’ve opened an intact tin, follow the storage instructions on the label.
Bonduelle offers tinned peas and a peas and carrots mix, among other products. The pack size and nutritional information vary by product.
Carrefour sells very fine and extra-fine peas in tins with a drained weight of 280 g.
The Cassegrain tender and melting peas featured by Auchan come in a tin with a drained weight of 280 g.
Aldi sells a 530 g tin of peas and carrots under this brand. It’s worth considering if you’d prefer a mix rather than plain peas.
You can’t tell just from the fact that it contains peas. The Bonduelle and Cassegrain products reviewed list between 5 and 5.8 g of protein per 100 g. Work out how much protein your portion provides and take the other foods in your meal into account.
Check the drained weight to compare the amount of vegetables without the liquid. Carrefour Classic' and Cassegrain products list a drained weight of 280 g; compare this with the portion you plan to eat.
Follow the instructions on the tin you’ve bought. For its tender peas with no pesticide residue, Bonduelle recommends storing them at a maximum of 4 °C and eating them within 48 hours of opening. Don’t automatically apply these instructions to another product.
Don’t eat the contents if you’re unsure about the condition of the tin. The DGCCRF says that bulging, rust or dents may indicate that the product has deteriorated.
No. To compare protein, check the amount listed per 100 g on each product and take your portion size into account. Also check the ingredients, salt and drained weight if these matter to you.