Energy
lower quarter34 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 229 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–418 kcal
Based on 136 records reporting energy.
Sauces, fats & condimentsmoderate variability
Salsa, red calories: 11 per 32 g
This exact USDA record reports 11 calories for 32 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 32 g
- Calories
- 11 kcal
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 2.2 g
- Total fat
- 0.1 g
- Fiber
- 0.6 g
- Sodium
- 210 mg
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Estimated for 32 g
11calories
Salsa, red
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbs
- 2.2 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 11 calories for USDA reference amount at 32 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 34 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 0.5 g protein, 0.6 g fiber, and 210 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 tablespoon answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 3–87 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2709738: “Salsa, red.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2709738, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 packet” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 packetUSDA-listed household measure | 9 g | 3 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 59 mg |
| 1 tablespoonUSDA-listed household measure | 16 g | 5 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 105 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 256 g | 87 kcal | 3.7 g | 4.6 g | 1,679 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Sauces, fats & condiments
The comparison set contains 136 exact records in Feast’s broader Sauces, fats & condiments category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2709738’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half1.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.3–1.9 g
Based on 136 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter1.8 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.8 g
Based on 136 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half656 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 502 mg
- Middle 50%
- 23–829 mg
Based on 136 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709738’s 32 g reference weight, none of the compatible strength-side nutrients evaluated here reaches 5% Daily Value; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
No compatible strength-side nutrient evaluated here reaches 5% DV at this reference weight, so this page does not manufacture a “strength” from a negligible percentage.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium210 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0 g
≈ 0% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Salsa, red,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709739 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 packet to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 9 g and 256 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 3 kcal to 87 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709739
At an equal 100 g, this record has calories than “Salsa, red, homemade.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “red” fits. Inspect FDC 2709739 when “red; homemade” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Salsa, red
- Exact source wording
- “Salsa, red”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709738 · FNDDS 74402150
- Named qualifiers
- red
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Salsa, red, homemade
- Exact source wording
- “Salsa, red, homemade”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709739 · FNDDS 74402200
- Named qualifiers
- red · homemade
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “red”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordSalsa, red | 32 g11 kcal | 34 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.2 g | 1.8 g | 656 mg |
| Salsa, red, homemade | 32 g11 kcal | 34 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.2 g | 1.8 g | 656 mg |
| Salsa, pico de gallo | 32 g5 kcal | 17 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 443 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709738: its source amount is 32 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2709738, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 tablespoon
5 kcal
16 g
1 cup
87 kcal
256 g
1 packet
3 kcal
9 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709738, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
209.9 mg≈ 9% Daily ValueDietary fiber
0.6 g≈ 2% Daily ValuePotassium
82.6 mg≈ 2% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709738’s 32 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 32 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal 34 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 0.5 g 1.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 2.2 g 6.7 g | 1% 2% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g 0.2 g | 0% 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g 1.8 g | 2% 6% |
| Sugars | 1.2 g 3.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 209.9 mg 656 mg | 9% 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 82.6 mg 258 mg | 2% 5% |
| Calcium | 9 mg 28 mg | 1% 2% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg 0.4 mg | 1% 2% |
| Magnesium | 4.8 mg 15 mg | 1% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg 1.9 mg | 1% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7.7 µg 24 µg | 1% 3% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 28.6 g 89.3 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709738, approximate percentages divide the displayed 32 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2709738 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Salsa, red” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serveUSDA ingredient 6164 · encyclopedia page available | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709738, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Tomato-based condiments” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Salsa, red
- USDA category
- Tomato-based condiments
- FDC ID
- 2709738
- FNDDS code
- 74402150
Closest inspectable record
Salsa, red, homemade
- USDA category
- Tomato-based condiments
- FDC ID
- 2709739
- FNDDS code
- 74402200
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 34 kcal | Same listed value |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.4 g | Same listed value |
| Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 6.7 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | Same listed value |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 656 mg | 656 mg | Same listed value |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations match
The USDA input rows shown on these profiles are identical. The nutrient or portion distinction therefore should not be attributed to a different named input.
Shared listed inputs: Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 32 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 tablespoon (16 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 32 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (234 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709738 with FDC 2709739 at equal mass; use their 32 g and 32 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709738 versus FDC 2709739 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Salsa, red” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2709738 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount used, recipe or brand, concentration, oil, sugar, and salt formulation.
For “Salsa, red,” resolve amount used first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount used
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
concentration
Estimate what was actually consumed, including liquid left behind. The same bowl volume can contain a different mass and solid-to-liquid balance.
- 04
oil, sugar, and salt formulation
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2709738 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 34 kcal per 100 g becomes 11 kcal at 32 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2709738
FNDDS food code: 74402150
The scaling for FDC 2709738 can be exact while the match to “Salsa, red” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 32 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.