Calories in Mango Salsa

Calories in Mango Salsa
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Not all salsas have to be spicy. Mango salsa delivers sweetness along with heat, making it a perfect compliment to fish and chicken dishes or providing an interesting twist on traditional nachos. And because it's made from all-natural ingredients, mango salsa contains very few calories per serving.

Ingredients

While exact recipes may vary, a standard mango salsa contains mangoes, red onion, cucumber, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, chile powder, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Calories

Because it contains nothing but fruits, vegetables, herbs and seasonings, mango salsa is low in calories. A serving of 1 tbsp. of mango salsa contains only 5 calories, according to Buddy Slim.

Nutrition

Mango salsa's ingredients make it naturally fat free. The only nutritional content provided in a 1 tbsp. serving of mango salsa is 1 g of carbohydrates and trace amounts of vitamin A and vitamin C, according to Shape Fit.

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Article reviewed by Melanie Zoltan Last updated on: Nov 27, 2010

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