Tostitos Avocado Salsa: 45 Calories
A thick and creamy dip with a medium heat level, Tostitos Avocado Salsa is made with real avocados. This is a fairly light, simple food item.
Each serving of Avocado Salsa dip has 45 calories, 4 grams of fat, 1 gram of carbohydrate, and less than one gram of protein. The sauce is made with zero cholesterol and zero trans fat.
Read this post for a quick, yet comprehensive overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in Tostitos Avocado Salsa.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories and nutrition facts information is based on a single serving. One serving is measured as two tablespoons with a net serving weight of 29 grams.
Calories
Each serving contains 45 total calories. There is only one gram of carbohydrates and less than one gram of protein. As a result, nearly all of the calories are derived from fat.
For the purposes of our review (and because the nutrition facts label indicates less than one gram rather than zero), we assume four calories per serving are derived from protein. In actuality, it’s likely less than four calories and may be closer to one calorie.
- Fat: 36 calories
- Carbs: 5 calories
- Protein: 4 calories
- Total: 45 calories per serving (2 tablespoons)
The breakout of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label printed on the Tostitos salsa label. We round the amount of protein up to one full gram.
Sodium
Each serving of salsa has 135 milligrams of sodium. That’s about 6% of the total daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
While that may seem fairly insignificant, keep in mind that it’s based on a measured serving of only two tablespoons. If you eat more than two tablespoons, then the amount of sodium will increase proportionately.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 2 Tablespoons (28g)
CALORIES
45TOTAL FAT
4g(7%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
1g(1%DV)
PROTEIN
<1g(1%DV)
| Saturated Fat | <1g (3%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 135mg (6%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (0%DV) |
| Total Sugars | <1g |
| Added Sugars | 0g (0%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Nutrition
Avocado Salsa Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in Tostitos Avocado Salsa.
Water, Crushed Green Tomatoes, Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Avocados, Jalapeno Peppers, Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Pepper Puree, Whey Protein Concentrate, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Lactic Acid, DATEM, Mono- and Diglycerides, Spices, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Xanthan Gum, and Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Blue 1, and Red 40).
What is DATEM?
DATEM is an acronym short for Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester of Mono- and Diglycerides. It’s a synthetic food additive derived from plants and vegetable oils.
This ingredient is often used as an emulsifier in the production of baked goods. It strengthens the gluten in dough to create a springy, chewier texture in breads.
It is also used in the production of other foods such as salsa, ice cream and salad dressing to help ingredients remain mixed or blended.
Allergens
The Avocado Salsa from Tostitos is made with milk.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Tostitos
