Midnight Peas Without The Sugar Spike

Scanning the label on these Petite Peas and Sweet Corn, I see a modest 4g of sugar per 100g and a stellar 9.6 score. The ingredients list is still updating, so we're going in blind on specifics, but that score is a strong signal. The mix sounds like a sweet and savory play, which could be nice when you're staring at a textbook at 2 AM. It's a quick way to get some greens in without feeling like you're just eating plain, frozen veg. It may satisfy a craving for something with a little more life than plain peas.

This Rotini Made From Chickpeas is looking like a solid find for the broke college life. The sugar content is super low at just 1g per 100g, and the 9.9 score is basically top-tier. The ingredients are still updating, which is a bit of a bummer, but the nutritional profile is the main draw here. I'm imagining a texture that's a bit denser than regular pasta, maybe with a nuttier flavor. It could be a great base for a quick pesto or marinara. Swapping this in for regular pasta might help some people manage their blood sugar, which can be a factor in skin health.

Yellow Split Peas are a classic for a reason. The label shows 0g of sugar and a 9.9 score, which is just about as clean as it gets. The ingredients are still updating, but these are a pantry staple, so it's likely just the peas. This is the kind of thing you can buy in bulk and it will last forever. The texture when cooked is soft and hearty, perfect for making a simple dal or adding to a soup. It's not exciting, but it's incredibly reliable. For the price, it's hard to beat the protein and fiber you get, which can help keep skin clear by supporting digestion.

This Peas & Carrots mix has a 9.7 score and 3g of sugar per 100g. The ingredients are straightforward: vegetables (peas, carrots), water, sugar, and sea salt. It's a classic combo. The touch of sugar might be to balance the earthiness of the carrots, making it a bit more palatable on its own. I can see tossing this into a pan with some cheap ramen or an egg to make a sad meal feel a lot more complete. It's a simple way to add color and nutrients. The trade-off is that the sugar and salt are there, so it's not as 'clean' as plain veg, but it's a huge convenience win.

The label for these Birds eye, baby sweet peas is beautifully simple: just peas. With 4g of sugar per 100g (all natural to the pea, I assume) and a 9.6 score, it's a reliable choice. There's no mystery here. The 'sweet' in the name is key; these little guys can be surprisingly sweet when they're good quality. I'd probably just steam them and eat them straight from the bowl while cramming for an exam. The downside is that with only one ingredient, you're totally at the mercy of the pea itself—if it's a bland batch, there's nothing else to hide it. But for a pure, simple veggie fix, it's hard to go wrong.