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Medium Salsa, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Medium Salsa, 16 OZ

CLINTS
Available at Whole Foods
5
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 16 oz jar of CLINTS Medium Salsa in the shelf-stable salsa or Mexican foods aisle, ready to grab for chip nights, tacos, or a picnic. It gives a bright, casual and comforting vibe — fresh-tasting but easy and convenient — with a slightly uniform texture from tomato paste and stabilizers. The ingredient list is short and mostly whole foods, but additives like citric acid and calcium chloride signal commercial preservation and texture control rather than the long ingredient lists seen in ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 16
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g
* 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

TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE,, CITRIC, ACID), ONIONS, SERRANO, PEPPERS, CILANTRO, TOMATO, PASTE, GARLIC, SALT, LEMON, JUICE..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Mostly whole ingredients (tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro) with simple additives (citric acid, calcium chloride) for preservation and texture; packaged and processed but lacks the extensive industrial formulations, sweeteners, or artificial flavors typical of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Medium Salsa, 16 OZ

It really depends on what ‘healthy’ means to you! With only 5 calories per serving and no added sugars or preservatives, it’s a light dip option. Just keep in mind that it’s not particularly high in protein or fiber, so while it's great for flavor, you might want to pair it with something hearty.

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Vibe:

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$4.39
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