ketchup or salsa roja (Mexican red salsa): Which has fewer calories?

Q: ketchup or salsa roja (Mexican red salsa): Which has fewer calories?

salsa roja (Mexican red salsa): 29 vs 117 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). On burgers, eggs and potatoes, fresh tomato salsa brings acidity and freshness at a fraction of ketchup’s sugar. Made at home, you control the salt.

fewer calories−88 kcal/100g

Swap ketchup
for salsa roja (Mexican red salsa)

On burgers, eggs and potatoes, fresh tomato salsa brings acidity and freshness at a fraction of ketchup’s sugar. Made at home, you control the salt.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01ketchup117 kcal/100g

02salsa roja (Mexican red salsa)29 kcal/100g

per 100 g	ketchup	salsa roja (Mexican red salsa)	difference
Calories●	117	29	−88
Protein	1.1g	1.4g	+0.3g
Carbs	26.8g	6.7g	−20.1g
Fiber	0g	1.8g	+1.8g
Sugar	21.3g	0g	−21.3g
Fat	0.6g	0.2g	−0.4g

source: USDA

What changes in flavor and texture

ketchupsalsa roja (Mexican red salsa)

Flavor

Sweetness

Saltiness

Acidity

Umami

Richness

Texture

Creaminess

See the ingredient: ketchup See the ingredient: salsa roja (Mexican red salsa)

Where to make this swap

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