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Mango Salsa, 15.25 OZ
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Mango Salsa, 15.25 OZ

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
25
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this jar in the refrigerated prepared foods or salsa aisle at Whole Foods — the kind of bright, tropical option you grab for chips at a weekend get-together or to brighten a weeknight dinner. It reads fresh and wholesome on first glance (mangoes, tomatoes, peppers), but ingredients like mango/pineapple concentrates, citric acid and calcium chloride hint at industrial processing for consistent texture and shelf stability, placing it closer to a processed packaged product than an unpackaged fresh salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 14
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars4g
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

DICED, TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE, [STABILIZER],, CITRIC, ACID), MANGOES, MANGO, PUREE, (MANGOES,, CITRIC, ACID), PINEAPPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, HATCH, GREEN, CHILES, (HATCH, GREEN, CHILES,, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE), RED, BELL, PEPPERS, ONIONS, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, SEA, SALT, ONION, POWDER, GARLIC, PUREE, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, HABANERO, PUREE, (HABANERO, PEPPERS,, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID), SMOKED, PAPRIKA, CILANTRO, FLAKES..

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?

Contains mostly recognizable fruit and vegetable ingredients but also added concentrates, acidity regulators (citric acid), a stabilizer (calcium chloride) and other processed components typical of commercially prepared foods, consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Mango Salsa, 15.25 OZ

The Mango Salsa is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a tasty dip without a lot of guilt! At just 25 calories per serving, it's low in fat and free from added sugars. It’s a flavorful way to get some veggies into your snacking routine, but remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals.

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