Calories in Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve
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Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (259 g) provides about 75 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soups, sauces, and gravies on FoodFactly, where the median is 61 kcal per 100 g across 254 foods.
100 g provides 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.17 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.021 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 711 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars M | 4 g | |
| Protein M | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K M | 4.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 33 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 275 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium M | 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein1.5 gbelow the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber1.9 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars4 gabove the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.9 g)
- Fat0.17 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.021 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium711 mgin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.25 g |
| Glucose M | 1.7 g |
| Fructose M | 2.1 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 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 (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 276 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 6,063 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 204 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.14 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.44 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 89.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.4 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 121 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 461 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 0.19 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 656 mg |
Other forms of Sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, teriyaki, ready-to-serve | 89 | 5.9 g | 15.6 g | 0.02 g |
| Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe | 237 | 12.8 g | 5.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Sauce, pesto, MEZZETTA, NAPA VALLEY BISTRO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 496 | 6.7 g | 5.1 g | 49.9 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha | 93 | 1.9 g | 19.2 g | 0.93 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, CHA! BY TEXAS PETE | 108 | 2 g | 22.7 g | 0.98 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA | 79 | 1.9 g | 15.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Sauce, peanut, made from coconut, water, sugar, peanuts | 179 | 2 g | 28.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, shelf stable | 426 | 5 g | 6.1 g | 42.4 g |
| Sauce, pesto, BUITONI, pesto with basil, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, CLASSICO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 372 | 4.2 g | 6.9 g | 36.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchilada sauce, green | 38 | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.89 g |
| Salsa verde or salsa, green | 38 | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.89 g |
| Spaghetti sauce, fat free | 24 | 1.2 g | 5.3 g | 0.3 g |
| SMART SOUP, Vietnamese Carrot Lemongrass | 44 | 1.3 g | 8.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Spaghetti sauce with added vegetables | 46 | 1.5 g | 7.5 g | 1.2 g |
| SMART SOUP, Thai Coconut Curry | 36 | 0.8 g | 6.5 g | 1.1 g |
| SMART SOUP, Greek Minestrone | 40 | 1.7 g | 8.4 g | 0.53 g |
| Soup, tomato, low sodium, with water | 30 | 0.79 g | 6.6 g | 0.28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sauce?
100 g of sauce has 29 kcal. 1 cup (259 g): about 75 kcal. 2 tbsp (36 g): about 10 kcal. 0.5 cup (130 g): about 38 kcal.
How much protein is in sauce?
Sauce contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 cup (259 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is below the median (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in sauce?
Sauce has 6.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sauce?
Sauce contains 0.17 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.021 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sauce 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 sauce?
100 g contains 711 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 174524. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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