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Tostitos Salsa, Chunky, Medium
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Tostitos Salsa, Chunky, Medium

Tostitos
15.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tostitos Salsa Chunky Medium is the familiar jarred salsa you spot in the chips and condiments aisle, shelved near tortilla chips, queso, and other jarred salsas and dips. Packaged in a 15.5 oz screw-top jar, its bright label and bold Tostitos logo signal a party-ready condiment aimed at casual entertaining and everyday snacking. It fits weekend grocery runs for parties, game-day prep, movie-night dips, or quick additions to tacos and burritos—any shopping trip that includes chips, frozen appetizers, or party platters. The brand positioning is mainstream and convivial: Tostitos markets toward households that host gatherings, tailgates, and family snacks, leaning on social moments around shared plates rather than gourmet or artisanal cues. Label cues are conventional rather than premium — no organic certification, no kid-targeted characters, and a small-print ingredients statement that includes ‘natural flavor.’ Front-of-jar messaging emphasizes convenience and compatibility with chips more than health claims; the low-calorie per-serve impression is balanced by notable sodium content on the Nutrition Facts panel. In processing context, this is a shelf-stable, jarred tomato product made from tomato purée and diced tomatoes with basic seasonings — processed for safety and consistency but not heavily reformulated. Sensory details: a chunky, slightly pulpy texture with visible tomato and jalapeño pieces, a fresh-tomato aroma with a mild tang and a medium, approachable heat; used by scooping with chips, spooning over nachos, or as a grab-and-go topping. The ritual is convivial and easy: open, pour or dip, and pass around for communal snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 13
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Tomato, Puree, (Water, and, Tomato, Paste),, Diced, Tomatoes, in, Tomato, Juice,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Onions,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Vinegar,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, and, Garlic, Powder..

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?

Made primarily from whole tomato ingredients with salt, vinegar and minor additives (including 'natural flavor'), this is a processed, shelf-stable product rather than an ultra‑processed formulation with industrial ingredients, aligning it with NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Tostitos Salsa, Chunky, Medium

Well, ‘healthy’ can be a bit subjective! Tostitos Salsa is low in calories—just 10 per two tablespoons—so it’s a pretty guilt-free dip option. It’s made from wholesome ingredients like tomatoes and jalapeños, but if you're looking for something high in protein or fiber, you might want to pair it with something heartier.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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