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Tomato-Based Salsa Verde

Tomato-Based Salsa Verde is a bright green, tangy sauce common in Mexican and Southwestern cuisines, traditionally made from tomatillos, chili, onion and cilantro. It’s used as a condiment for tacos, grilled meats, eggs and as a dipping sauce, and is known for its fresh, herbaceous flavor and acidic tang. Nutritionally Tomato-Based Salsa Verde is light and vegetable-forward: it supplies modest fiber at 1.6g per 100g and contributes vitamin C and vitamin K from the tomatillos and herbs, making it a low-calorie way to add flavor and micronutrients to dishes. From a health perspective it’s generally a wholesome condiment choice — vegetable-based with beneficial phytonutrients — though commercially prepared versions can be higher in salt, so homemade or low-sodium options are a simple way to keep it healthier.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.80€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

A-

Excellent

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Salsa Verde.

Calories

47 kcal

2% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

1.2 g

2% RDI

Fat

1.5 g

0.2g sat fat

Carbs

6.5 g

2% RDI

Sugar

3.9 g

8% RDI

Fiber

1.6 g

5% RDI

Salt

1.3 g

26% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

A- · 7.5 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Tomato-Based Salsa Verde healthy?

Yes, Tomato-Based Salsa Verde is very healthy with a Health Grade of A-. It is rich in protective compounds.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Tomato-Based Salsa Verde?

Tomato-Based Salsa Verde is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Tomato-Based Salsa Verde gluten free?

Yes, Tomato-Based Salsa Verde is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Tomato-Based Salsa Verde?

100g of Tomato-Based Salsa Verde contains 47 kcal, 1.2g protein, 6.5g carbohydrates, 1.5g fat, and 1.6g fiber.

Q.04Is Tomato-Based Salsa Verde vegan?

Yes, Tomato-Based Salsa Verde is vegan.

Q.06Is Tomato-Based Salsa Verde lactose free?

Yes, Tomato-Based Salsa Verde is lactose free.

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