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Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja)

Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) is a tangy, tomato-based sauce widely used in Mexican and Latin American cuisines as a dip, topping or cooking sauce; it’s known for bright tomato, onion, chili and cilantro flavors and appears in many regional variations. Nutritionally it is low in fat and calories while providing vitamin C — about 10mg per 100g — plus some fiber and a small amount of protein. Overall it’s a nutrient-dense, flavorful condiment that can boost vegetable intake; do note that commercial varieties can vary in added salt, so choosing fresh or low-sodium options will keep it healthiest.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S-

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Salsa.

Calories

34 kcal

2% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

1.4 g

3% RDI

Fat

0.2 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

6.7 g

2% RDI

Sugar

3.8 g

8% RDI

Fiber

1.8 g

6% RDI

Salt

0.7 g

13% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S- · 9.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) healthy?

Yes, Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (1.8g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja)?

Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) gluten free?

Yes, Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja)?

100g of Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) contains 34 kcal, 1.44g protein, 6.74g carbohydrates, 0.19g fat, and 1.8g fiber.

Q.04Is Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) vegan?

Yes, Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) is vegan.

Q.06Is Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) lactose free?

Yes, Fresh Tomato-Chili Salsa (Salsa Roja) is lactose free.

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