Newman's Own Salsa

Common questions

Is Newman's Own Salsa healthy?

Newman's Own Salsa scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This salsa contains beneficial ingredients like diced tomatoes and red bell peppers, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Newman's Own Salsa?

Newman's Own Salsa is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Newman's Own Salsa's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Diced tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Diced mangoes (mangoes, cane sugar, water, pectin, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate, ascorbic acid) count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Newman's Own Salsa

Newman's Own
60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

$26.99 · 16 oz · 3 pack · $0.56 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Newman's Own, Inc.
Category Condiments
Summary

This salsa contains beneficial ingredients like diced tomatoes and red bell peppers, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of refined sugars and natural flavors, which are highly processed and lack transparency. The presence of these ingredients, along with the overall processing level, limits its health score.

Key ingredients 9

Diced tomatoes
Good

Diced tomatoes are fresh and natural, providing essential nutrients and flavor without added chemicals.

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Tomato Paste
Good

Part of Tomato puree. Tomato puree is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and provides antioxidants like lycopene.

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Diced mangoes (mangoes, cane sugar, water, pectin, natural flavors, lemon juice concentrate, ascorbic acid)
Good

Diced mangoes add natural sweetness and vitamins, making the product more nutritious.

Jalapeno peppers
Good

Jalapeno peppers provide a spicy kick and are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

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Red bell peppers
Good

Red bell peppers are nutrient-dense, offering vitamin C and antioxidants that support health.

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Onions
Good

Onions add flavor and contain compounds that may support immune health.

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Water
Neutral

Part of Tomato puree. Tomato puree is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and provides antioxidants like lycopene.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Citric acid
Neutral

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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