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Goya Chiles Chipotles
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Goya Chiles Chipotles

Goya
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Chiles Chipotles in adobo (7 oz) reads like a compact pantry keystone from the international aisle: a small metal can or jar you'd spot near salsas, canned tomatoes, pickled peppers and other Mexican ingredients. Shoppers reach for it when building bold weeknight dinners, assembling taco nights, or stashing versatile flavors for game-day snacking and impromptu marinades. The brand leans on cultural authenticity — Goya is widely recognized in Latino/Hispanic communities and also used by adventurous home cooks seeking smoky, compact heat; its marketing positions it as an affordable, reliable ethnic staple rather than a novelty. The front label often highlights “in adobo sauce” and “Product of Mexico,” and may call out “No preservatives,” but it is not usually marketed as organic or child-focused; there are no cartoon characters or health-halo claims beyond natural-leaning language. In plain processing terms, this is a preserved, shelf-stable product — peppers and tomato purée are combined with culinary additives like vinegar, sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, and corn oil then canned. Sensory details: expect a smoky, slightly sweet and tangy profile with soft, tender pepper flesh in a thick, reddish-brown adobo; heat is warm rather than searing. The ritual is tactile and creative — spooning a chile into sauces, blending it into marinades, swirling some into mayo or crema for sandwiches. Packaging is compact and durable, easy to stash; users prize it for punchy flavor and convenience, dialing cuisine from mild to smoky-spicy with a single spoonful.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 6
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein1g
* 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

Chipotle, Peppers,, Tomato, Puree,, Onion,, Vinegar,, Sugar, or, High-Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Oil,, Salt,, Garlic, and, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) canned food: whole ingredients like peppers and tomato purée are preserved with added salt, sugar or HFCS and refined oil, but it lacks the wide range of industrial additives and formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Goya Chiles Chipotles

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? In moderation, these chipotles can add a nice kick to your meals without a ton of calories—just 25 per serving! They’re low in sugar and provide some fiber, but if you’re looking for a superfood, you might want to pair them with a more nutrient-dense ingredient.

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