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Low-calorie brined vegetable pickles, high in sodium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Banu pickles (30 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 5.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 30 g
5
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 13% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (diced) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 25 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 9 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 75 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 150 g | 27 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Banu pickles are made from vegetables in a brine, but the exact vegetables depend on the variety. Check the jar’s product name and ingredient list to distinguish a single-vegetable pickle from a mixed one.
Yes, refrigerate Banu pickles after opening and keep the vegetables covered by their brine. Use a clean utensil to remove them, and follow the storage directions printed on the jar.
The method can vary by Banu pickle product. Vinegar pickling is not the same as fermentation, so do not assume a jar contains live fermentation cultures just because the vegetables sit in brine.
Cloudy brine in Banu pickles can result from fermentation or sediment and does not automatically mean the product has spoiled. Discard the jar if you also notice mold, an unpleasant smell, a leaking lid, or an unusual change in texture.
You can drink Banu pickle brine, but it is salty and is not a substitute for water. A small amount can also add a sharp, salty flavor to dressings or marinades.
Rinsing a serving of Banu pickles briefly or soaking it in water can remove some surface salt. This also washes away some of the tang and may soften the vegetables, so do it just before serving.
Not necessarily. Banu pickles made with vinegar or treated with heat may not contain live cultures; the presence of brine alone does not establish that a pickle is probiotic.
Banu pickles pair well with sandwiches, grilled foods, and hearty meals because their sour, salty crunch contrasts with richer flavors. Add them at the table rather than mixing them into a dish before you know how salty it is.
Banu pickles can lose their crunch if they are stored warm, left above the brine, or handled with an unclean utensil. Refrigerate the opened jar and keep the vegetables submerged to help preserve their texture.
There is no single safe number of days for every Banu pickle variety; follow the jar’s storage guidance and keep it refrigerated after opening. Throw the pickles away if you see mold, smell an off odor, or notice a leaking or damaged lid.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
5.4µg · 5% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.75mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
246mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Banu pickles are vegetables preserved in brine and sold under the Banu name. Their sharp, tangy and salty flavour makes them a familiar side for everyday meals, sandwiches and burgers; in Turkey, pickles are also served alongside home-cooked dishes and sometimes as part of a meze spread. They add a punchy contrast to rich or mild foods, so a small portion is often enough.
They are low in calories, with 18 calories per 100 g, but the brine makes them high in sodium. If you are watching your salt intake, keep the serving modest and drain or rinse the pickles before serving. They pair well with fresh vegetables or a simple meal that needs a bright, sour note.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.