Cardenas · Dips and Salsa
Salsa De Molcajete Roja
A 2 Tbsp (46g) serving of Salsa De Molcajete Roja by Cardenas has 10 calories, less than 1g of sugars and 190mg of sodium, as submitted by Del Real LLC to USDA (FoodData Central 1917520, record updated Jul 14, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1917520, available Jul 29, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Del Real LLC submitted to USDA, for the declared 46g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 829793005487
- Category
- Dips and Salsa
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other dips and salsa
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 20% of the 6,489 dips and salsa products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 35% of them.
Where the calories come from: 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 0% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among dips and salsa: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | 20% |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 474 mg | 35% |
| Protein | 0 g | 2.4 g | 0% |
| Calories | 22 | 107 | 7% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 6,489 products, one per barcode.
Other roja in this aisle
42 of the 6,489 dips and salsa products are named roja. Per 100 g their median is 33 calories, 667 mg of sodium and 0 g of protein; 4 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Molcajete Salsa Roja DURVILL FOODS | 124 mg | 27 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "roja", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): ROASTED TOMATOES, ROASTED CHILI, SALT, WATER.
The statement lists 4 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Chili, Salt. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jul 14, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Del Real LLC submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1917520).
More Cardenas dips and salsa
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadie Nos Iguala | 22 | 2.17 g | 391 mg |
| Mexican Cooking Sauce | 20 | 2.44 g | 504 mg |
| Salsa Verde | 26 | 2.56 g | 692 mg |
| Habanero Salsa | 17 | 3.33 g | 533 mg |
| Salsa Roja | 29 | 2.86 g | 629 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Cardenas Salsa De Molcajete Roja?
10 per 2 Tbsp (46g) serving, and 22 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Cardenas Salsa De Molcajete Roja?
190mg per serving (8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Del Real LLC submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 14, 2017. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov