1 piece (medium) of Gherkin pickles and brine (35 g) has 12 calories. That works out to 33 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 280 mg of Sodium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Gherkin pickles and brine Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.4g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fat

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fiber

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 15% · Fat 13%

Gherkin pickles and brine Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

10.6µg · 9% DV

Vitamin C

2.3mg · 3% DV

0.02mg · 2% DV

0.03mg · 2% DV

Minerals

Sodium

800mg · 35% DV

Calcium

21mg · 2% DV

Iodine

3µg · 2% DV

Phosphorus

14mg · 2% DV

How Nutritious Is Gherkin pickles and brine?

Nutrient density

Low

24/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

42/ 100

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.

Gherkin pickles and brine Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.3

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Gherkin pickles and brine

To burn the 33 calories in 100 g:

🚶

8min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

4min

Cycling

🏊

4min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Gherkin pickles and brine Processed?

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.

Does Gherkin pickles and brine Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Gherkin pickles and brine Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Gherkin pickles and brine Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.05g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.06g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 24, 2026