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Salsa — per 100gC
Condiments & Sauces · #20 of 25

Salsa

per 100g · Dips

29/100C tier
Calories29
Protein1.5g
Fiber1.9g
Sodium711mg
Sugar4g

Graded C — 29 out of 100, #20 of 25 condiments & sauces. Low saturated fat carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Tomatoes doing cardio.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories29
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 711mg31%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1.5g3%
Vitamin A 23mcg RAE3%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg2%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 29

Fiber ×5100
Low saturated fat ×15100
Protein ×534
Low sugar ×2531
Micronutrients ×100
Low sodium ×400

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#20 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Salsa healthy?

It grades C — 29 out of 100, #20 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. Tomatoes doing cardio.

How many calories are in Salsa?

29 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Salsa calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.