Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve
Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve is a prepared food, providing just 29.0 calories per 100g. It is a good source of Sodium, providing 44% of the Daily Value per 100g. This prepared food is virtually fat-free. Prepared soups, sauces, and gravies vary in nutrient content based on their ingredients. Sodium content is often a key nutritional consideration in this category. Our database tracks 72 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.
Top Nutrients
Data for 72 of 150 tracked nutrients
Nutrient Fingerprint
How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Macronutrients 11
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Foundation | 89.3 | g | — | 2% |
| Calories Foundation | 29.0 | kcal | — | — |
| Energy (kJ) Foundation | 122 | kj | — | — |
| Protein Foundation | 1.4 | g | — | 3% |
| Total Fat Foundation | 0.19 | g | — | — |
| Carbohydrate Foundation | 6.7 | g | — | 5% |
| Fiber Foundation | 1.8 | g | — | 5% |
| Total Sugars Foundation | 3.8 | g | — | — |
| Total Sugars SR | 4.0 | g | — | — |
| Starch Foundation | 0 | g | — | — |
| Ash Foundation | 2.3 | g | — | — |
Minerals 10
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Foundation | 28.0 | mg | — | 3% |
| Iron Foundation | 0.42 | mg | — | 5% |
| Magnesium Foundation | 15.2 | mg | — | 4% |
| Phosphorus Foundation | 32.0 | mg | — | 5% |
| Potassium Foundation | 258 | mg | — | 8% |
| Sodium Foundation | 656 | mg | — | 44% |
| Zinc Foundation | 0.20 | mg | — | 2% |
| Copper Foundation | 0.07 | mg | — | 7% |
| Manganese Foundation | 0.11 | mg | — | 5% |
| Selenium SR | 0.90 | µg | — | 2% |
Vitamins 31
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) Foundation | 24.0 | µg | — | 3% |
| Vitamin A (IU) SR | 23.0 | IU | — | — |
| Retinol SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Beta-Carotene Foundation | 288 | µg | — | — |
| Alpha-Carotene Foundation | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Beta-Cryptoxanthin Foundation | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Lycopene Foundation | 6,310 | µg | — | — |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin Foundation | 211 | µg | — | — |
| Vitamin C SR | 1.9 | mg | — | 2% |
| Vitamin D SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Vitamin D (IU) SR | 0 | IU | — | — |
| Vitamin E Foundation | 1.2 | mg | — | 8% |
| Beta-Tocopherol Foundation | 0.03 | mg | — | — |
| Gamma-Tocopherol Foundation | 0.14 | mg | — | — |
| Delta-Tocopherol Foundation | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Alpha-Tocotrienol Foundation | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Beta-Tocotrienol Foundation | 0.43 | mg | — | — |
| Gamma-Tocotrienol Foundation | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Delta-Tocotrienol Foundation | 0.01 | mg | — | — |
| Vitamin K1 Foundation | 4.2 | µg | — | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) Foundation | 0.04 | mg | — | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) SR | 0.03 | mg | — | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) Foundation | 1.1 | mg | — | 7% |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) Foundation | 0.20 | mg | — | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 Foundation | 0.18 | mg | — | 14% |
| Folate SR | 4.0 | µg | — | 1% |
| Folic Acid SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Folate (food) SR | 4.0 | µg | — | — |
| Folate (DFE) SR | 4.0 | µg | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Choline SR | 12.8 | mg | — | 2% |
Fatty Acids 7
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat SR | 0.02 | g | — | — |
| Monounsaturated Fat SR | 0.02 | g | — | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat SR | 0.08 | g | — | — |
| Cholesterol SR | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Omega-3 EPA SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Omega-3 DPA SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Omega-3 DHA SR | 0 | g | — | — |
Individual Fatty Acids 10
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyric Acid (4:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Capric Acid (10:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR | 0.02 | g | — | — |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) SR | 0.004 | g | — | — |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR | 0.07 | g | — | 0% |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR | 0.004 | g | — | — |
Nutrient Density Score
The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.
NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.
Nutrient Interactions in This Food
Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.
✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other
Vitamin E is fat-soluble and absorbed alongside dietary fats via micelle formation in the small intestine. Low-fat diets reduce vitamin E absorption.
Traber, Free Radic Biol Med, 2007
⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete
High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.
Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013
Insulin Response
The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.
Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014
Environmental Impact
Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Other Pulses” category.
- Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
- System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
- Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
- Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.
Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve?
Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve contains 29.0 kcal per 100 grams, making it a low-calorie food. The energy comes from 1.4g of protein (20% of calories), 0.19g of fat (6%), and 6.7g of carbohydrates (93%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.
What is Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve most nutritious for?
The standout nutrient in Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve is Sodium, providing 656 mg per 100g (44% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B6 (14% DV). Our database tracks 72 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.
Is Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve high in protein?
At 1.4g per 100 grams, Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve is not a significant source of protein. Pair with protein-rich foods like legumes, meat, fish, or dairy to meet daily protein needs.
How much fiber is in Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve?
Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve contains 1.8g of fiber per 100 grams, which is a small amount. To increase fiber intake, consider pairing with high-fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, or vegetables.
What is the insulin index of Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve?
Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve has a high insulin response (II: 71) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). Foods with high insulin scores stimulate significant insulin release, which may be relevant for blood sugar management. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.