Calories in salsa
Ready-to-serve. 29 kcal (121 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Ready-made tomato salsa is mostly tomatoes, onions and peppers, so it is very low in energy: 29 kcal (121 kJ) per 100 g, almost all from carbohydrate and with virtually no fat. It adds flavour for very few calories. The catch is salt: jarred salsa contains 711 mg of sodium per 100 g.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 36 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 10 kcal | – |
| Energy | 44 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.01 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.03 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 1.44 g | – |
| Starch | 0 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.7 g | 2% |
| Water | 32.1 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 8.3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.012 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.012 mg | <1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.072 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1.4 µg | <1% |
| Choline | 4.6 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 10.8 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.151 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 5.4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11.9 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.065 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.024 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.324 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 36 | 10 | 44 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 0.1 |
| 1/2 cup | 130 | 38 | 158 | 2 | 8.6 | 0.2 |
Things worth knowing
- Two tablespoons (36 g) of salsa have about 10 kcal (44 kJ) and 256 mg of sodium, about 11% of the Daily Value.
- Half a cup (130 g) has about 38 kcal (158 kJ) but around 920 mg of sodium, 40% of the Daily Value.
- With nachos or tortilla chips, the chips supply almost all of the energy; the salsa itself barely registers.
- Fresh salsa (pico de gallo) made without added salt is similarly low in energy but far lower in sodium.
Converting these figures
One 2 tbsp of salsa is 10 kcal, which is 44 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 824 g of salsa to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 06164. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.