Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
851146002683
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
21 listed · 6 flagged for reviewROASTED TOMATO (TOMATO, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID), TOMATO, WATER, ONION, TOMATO PASTE, CHIPOTLE PEPPER (JALAPENO CHILI PEPPER, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, VINEGAR, ONION, SALT, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL, SPICES), SALT, JALAPENO CHILI PEPPER, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CILANTRO, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE [ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE], SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED CUMIN, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Salsa scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate [Added As A Preservative]): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Salsa's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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