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Mixed Chile Salsa, 15.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Mixed Chile Salsa, 15.25 OZ

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
20
Calories
0.99g
Protein
2g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
72
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 15.25 oz Whole Foods Market Mixed Chile Salsa on the condiment/salsa shelf or at a party bowl during taco night — the smoky, tangy jar you reach for with chips or to top grilled proteins. It gives a fresh, adventurous and slightly wholesome vibe: roasted peppers and tomatoes dominate the flavor but the product is clearly made for convenience and shelf stability. The ingredient list shows mostly recognizable vegetables alongside stabilizers, concentrates and pastes that explain the smooth, consistent texture and point toward a processed (NOVA 3) product rather than a homemade whole-food item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 14
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein0.99g
* 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

FIRE, ROASTED, TOMATOES, (FIRE, ROASTED, TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, SALT,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE, [STABILIZER],, CITRIC, ACID), ROASTED, POBLANO, PEPPERS, DICED, WHITE, ONIONS, HATCH, GREEN, CHILES, (HATCH, GREEN, CHILES,, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE), CHIPOTLE, IN, ADOBO, SAUCE, (CHIPOTLE, CHILE, PEPPERS,, WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE,, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR,, ONIONS,, SALT,, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL,, SPICES), RED, CHILE, PUREE, (RED, CHILE, PEPPERS,, WATER), WATER, SEA, SALT, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, MINCED, GARLIC, DRIED, PASILLA, CHILE, PEPPERS, PINEAPPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, CUMIN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • extra virgin olive 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?

Made primarily from whole roasted tomatoes and peppers but includes added stabilizers (calcium chloride), acids/concentrates and tomato paste, indicating industrial processing for shelf stability and uniform texture; these features align with NOVA group 3 (processed) rather than fully ultraprocessed formulations.

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Common Questions about Mixed Chile Salsa, 15.25 OZ

The Mixed Chile Salsa is relatively low in calories, with just 20 per 2 tablespoons, making it a tasty way to add flavor without a lot of guilt. It's important to remember that 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs. If you're looking for a low-calorie condiment to spice up your meals, this salsa fits the bill!

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Vibe:

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