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Salsa sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 29 kcal —
- Protein 1.5 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 4.7 g 2%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.9 g 7%
- Sugars 4 g —
- Sodium 711 mg 31%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 23 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg 9%
- Vitamin K 4.3 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.2 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 12.8 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 30 mg 2%
- Iron 0.42 mg 2%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 33 mg 3%
- Potassium 275 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.18 mg 2%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
- Selenium 0.9 µg 2%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 29 | 1.5 g | 4.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 36 g | 10 | 0.5 g | 1.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 130 g | 38 | 2 g | 6.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 72 g | 21 | 1.1 g | 3.4 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 18 g | 5 | 0.3 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 108 g | 31 | 1.6 g | 5.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 144 g | 42 | 2.2 g | 6.8 g | 0.2 g |
Similar foods
- Verde salsa sauceready-to-serve38 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese and salsa saucemedium129 kcal / 100 g
- Taco salsa saucecold25 kcal / 100 g
- Pizza saucecanned, ready-to-serve54 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese sauceready-to-serve174 kcal / 100 g
- Cocktail sauceready-to-serve128 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato salsa dip45 kcal / 100 g
- Barbecue sauce172 kcal / 100 g
- Fish sauceready-to-serve35 kcal / 100 g
- Worcestershire sauce77 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Salsa sauce
How do you make a quick fresh tomato salsa?
Dice ripe tomatoes, red onion and a chilli, then mix with lime juice, chopped coriander and salt. Leave it for 10 minutes so the flavours mingle; drain off excess liquid if you want it to stay on tortilla chips.
Can you cook salsa sauce?
Yes. Simmer it uncovered for about 10–15 minutes to thicken and deepen the flavour, stirring occasionally. For a smokier taste, roast the tomatoes, onion and chilli at 220 °C until softened and lightly charred before blending.
How long does homemade salsa keep in the fridge?
Keep it in a clean, covered container and use it within about 3 days. Fresh tomato salsa releases liquid as it stands, so stir it before serving and discard it if its smell, appearance or texture changes.
Can you freeze salsa sauce?
You can freeze cooked salsa in a sealed container for up to about 3 months. Fresh salsa can also be frozen, but tomatoes turn soft and watery when thawed, so it works better stirred into chilli or a cooked sauce than served as a dip.
What do you eat salsa sauce with?
Serve it with tortilla chips, tacos, quesadillas or grilled meat and fish. It also adds brightness to scrambled eggs, baked potatoes and rice bowls; spoon it on just before serving so crisp foods do not turn soggy.
What can you use instead of salsa sauce?
For a similar fresh, tangy topping, use chopped tomatoes with lime, onion and coriander. If you need a smooth dip, try a little hot sauce mixed with chopped tomato; it will usually be sharper and less chunky.
What is the difference between salsa sauce and salsa verde?
Salsa sauce usually means a red tomato-based salsa, while salsa verde is green and often made with tomatillos, chilli and coriander. Verde salsa sauce has 38 kcal per 100 g, compared with 29 kcal per 100 g in salsa sauce.
How much salsa sauce is a serving?
A couple of tablespoons, about 36 g, is a practical portion for a dip or topping. That amount contains 256 mg of sodium, so taste before adding extra salt to the rest of the meal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174524 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
