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Salsa calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of salsa contains 29 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 6.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 1.9 g of fiber and 4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 18% Carbs 77% Fat 5%
How salsa compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sauces in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa | 29 kcal | 1.5 g | 6.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Red mild enchilada sauce | 30 kcal | 0.6 g | 4.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Verde salsa | 38 kcal | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Smart soup, thai coconut curry | 36 kcal | 0.8 g | 6.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Heinz Home Style savory beef gravy | 39 kcal | 1.1 g | 6.2 g | 1.1 g |
Nutrition facts for salsa
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in salsa
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3 µg | 4% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common salsa servings
How many calories in a portion of salsa — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp (36 g) | 10 kcal | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 29 kcal | 2 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| ½ cup (130 g) | 38 kcal | 2 g | 9 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (259 g) | 75 kcal | 4 g | 17 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in salsa?
Salsa has 29 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in salsa?
Salsa contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in salsa?
Salsa contains 4 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is salsa low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Salsa has 6.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is salsa low in calories?
Compared with other sauces it is: 29 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 95 kcal.
Are these salsa calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174524 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
