Salsa
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041497004164
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 0g
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
24 listed · 5 flagged for reviewTOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), WATER, SUGAR, APPLES, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CRANBERRIES, BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, CELERY, TOMATO PASTE, CORN STARCH, SEA SALT, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT), SPICES, MOLASSES POWDER (MOLASSES, MALTODEXTRIN), DRIED CHIPOTLE PEPPER, CANOLA OIL, DRIED HABANERO PEPPER, SPICE EXTRACTS, ORANGE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Salsa scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 47% 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Molasses Powder (Molasses, Maltodextrin).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil, Orange 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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