Calories in Salsa, red
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Salsa, red contains 34 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount per sandwich (16 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in tomato-based condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 63 kcal per 100 g across 12 foods.
100 g provides 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 34 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.19 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.021 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 656 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein C | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 32 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 258 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.065 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 17%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.4 gin the top quarter of tomato-based condiments (median 1.2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of tomato-based condiments (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars3.8 gbelow the median for tomato-based condiments (median 6.8 g)
- Fat0.19 gin the lowest quarter of tomato-based condiments (median 0.27 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.078 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.074 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 288 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 6,310 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 211 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Salsa
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa, NFS | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Salsa, pico de gallo | 17 | 0.71 g | 3.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Salsa, red, homemade | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, young green, tops only | 27 | 0.97 g | 5.7 g | 0.47 g |
| Sprouts, NFS | 30 | 3 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Vegetable juice, BOLTHOUSE FARMS, DAILY GREENS | 31 | 0.49 g | 8.1 g | 0.04 g |
| Peppers, jalapenos | 26 | 0.86 g | 5.5 g | 0.38 g |
| Radishes, hawaiian style, pickled | 28 | 1.1 g | 5.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cabbage salad, NFS | 45 | 0.79 g | 8.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Stew, vegetable | 47 | 1.4 g | 10.1 g | 0.24 g |
| Tomato and vegetable juice, low sodium | 22 | 0.6 g | 4.6 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in salsa?
100 g of salsa has 34 kcal. Guideline amount per sandwich (16 g): about 5 kcal. 1 packet (9 g): about 3 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in salsa?
Salsa contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.23 g in guideline amount per sandwich (16 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other tomato-based condiments, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.2 g).
How many carbs are in salsa?
Salsa has 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in salsa?
Salsa contains 0.19 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.021 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does salsa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in salsa?
100 g contains 656 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709738. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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