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Canned vegetables & fruit: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare canned vegetables, artichokes, hearts of palm, mushrooms and canned fruit by packing liquid, sodium, added sugar, dyes and can linings.
The short answer
Our picks for canned vegetables & fruit
Top of the shelfEdward & Sons Native Forest Organic Crushed Pineapple, Edward & Sons Native Forest Organic Mandarin Oranges, and Edward & Sons Native Forest Organic Mango Chunks each score 100/100. 28 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongEdward & Sons Native Forest Organic Pineapple Chunks (100), Edward & Sons Native Forest Organic Pineapple Slices (100), and Edward & Sons Native Forest Organic Sliced Bamboo Shoots (100).
Clear noMargaret Holmes O'sage Peaches in Light Syrup (lists corn syrups), Del Monte Diced Peaches (lists artificial sweeteners), Kroger Diced Peaches (lists artificial sweeteners), plus 4 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 31 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 63 of 94 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Corn, Water, Salt, Citric Acid. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Baby Corn Pieces”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Pineapple, Organic Pineapple Juice. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Crushed Pineapple”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Hearts of Palm, Water, Salt, Citric Acid. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Hearts of Palm”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Mandarin Oranges, Organic Mandarin Orange Juice. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Mandarin Oranges <BR> (25% OFF)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Mango, Organic Mango Juice. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Mango Chunks”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Organic Mung Bean Sprouts, Citric Acid. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Mung Bean Sprouts”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Mushrooms, Water, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Mushrooms Pieces & Stems <BR> (25% OFF)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Papaya, Organic Pineapple Juice, Organic Lime Juice. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Papaya Chunks”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Pineapple, Organic Pineapple Juice. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Pineapple Chunks <BR> (25% OFF)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Pineapple, Organic Pineapple Juice. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Pineapple Slices”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Bamboo Shoots, Water. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Sliced Bamboo Shoots”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Crimini Mushrooms, Water, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Sliced Crimini Mushrooms”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Portobello Mushrooms, Water, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Sliced Portobello Mushrooms”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Organic Mung Bean Sprouts, Organic Baby Corn, Organic Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Stir Fry Asian Vegetable Medley”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Pineapple Juice*, Pineapple*, Mango*, Papaya*, Watermelon*, Passion Fruit Juice*. *Organic Ingredients. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Tropical Fruit Salad <BR> (25% OFF)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Peaches , Water, Organic Pear Juice From Concentrate, Organic Peach Pulp and Juice, Ascorbic Acid (to protect color). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Yellow Cling Peach Slices”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Peppers*, carrots*, cauliflower*, zucchini*, celery*, green beans*, peas*, olives*, capers*, corn*, apple cider vinegar*, water, sea salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Italian Mixed Vegetables”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic peas, water, sea salt, organic lemon juice. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Peas”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Corn, Water, Salt, Citric Acid. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-17 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Baby Corn Pieces”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-17 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Hearts of Palm, Water, Salt, Citric Acid. Label checked 2026-10-17 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-17 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Native Forest® Organic Hearts of Palm”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-17 | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Pantry
Choosing canned vegetables & fruit: what to check before you buy
Choose the produce and packing liquid for your dish: water, brine, juice, syrup or a marinade. Check salt and sweetener additions, plus oils or seasonings in prepared vegetables.
Compare edible or drained amounts and whether the nutrition includes the packing liquid. No-salt-added and syrup-packed products have different uses; read the exact label and storage instructions after opening.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 94 products from 25 brands on the canned vegetables & fruit shelf. 63 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (67%), which is what lets us score them. The other 31 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 63 scored labels, 56 (89%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 3 labels, followed by artificial sweeteners on 2. 28 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 63 to 100, and the typical label lists 4 ingredients.
What to compare
- Packing liquid
- Choose water, brine, juice, syrup or a marinade for your dish.
- Sodium and added sugars
- Compare the declared values for equal amounts.
- Edible portion
- Check drained weight and whether nutrition includes the liquid.
- Full recipe
- Review oils, seasonings and other additions in prepared products.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring canned vegetables & fruit products on current labels. 28 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Edward & Sons Native Forest Organic Crushed Pineapple 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Pineapple, Organic Pineapple Juice.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceEdward & Sons Native Forest Organic Mandarin Oranges 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Mandarin Oranges, Organic Mandarin Orange Juice.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceEdward & Sons Native Forest Organic Mango Chunks 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Mango, Organic Mango Juice.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceEdward & Sons Native Forest Organic Pineapple Chunks 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Pineapple, Organic Pineapple Juice.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceEdward & Sons Native Forest Organic Pineapple Slices 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Pineapple, Organic Pineapple Juice.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceEdward & Sons Native Forest Organic Sliced Bamboo Shoots 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Bamboo Shoots, Water.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Margaret Holmes O'sage Peaches in Light Syrup lists corn syrups (63/100)
- Del Monte Diced Peaches lists artificial sweeteners (63/100)
- Kroger Diced Peaches lists artificial sweeteners (63/100)
The 31 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Vegetables and fruits Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Color additives: questions and answers for consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Bisphenol A (BPA): use in food contact applications U.S. Food and Drug Administration
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →
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