Salsa
GI 20 · LowGL 1 / 100 g9/10
Low GI
20 GI
GL 1 per 100 g
Logi score 9/10
- Low calorie and low glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content (if store-bought)
Salsa has a glycemic index of 20, the same as plain Salsa (20).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Salsa
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g
Salsa - GI 10 · GL 0.4 per 100 g brand: valentina
Valentina sauce - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g low sodium
Fresh salsa (tomatoes, chilies, onions, cilantro, no salt or sugar) - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g red
Fresh tomato-based salsa with chipotle - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g green
Green salsa - GI 30 · GL 2 per 100 g vegetable curry
Light vegetable curry sauce - Salsa adobadaGI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g adobada
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Salsa is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
28
Calories
6 g
Carbs
1.2 g
Protein
0.2 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 28 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.5 g |
| Natural | 3.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.17 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Processing Level
25%
Minimal
Why this score?
- Low calorie and low glycemic load
- High in fiber and water
- Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
- Moderate sodium content (if store-bought)
- Low protein content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Salsa?
Salsa has a glycemic index of 20 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Salsa good for people with insulin resistance?
Salsa has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Salsa has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Salsa in this database, Valentina sauce has the lowest glycemic load (0.4 per 100 g).
Check Salsa in the Logi app, with your portion.
