4 piece (medium) of Gherkin pickles (35 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 12 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 420 mg of Sodium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Gherkin pickles Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.3g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fat

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fiber

1.2g

· 4% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 15% · Fat 14%

Gherkin pickles Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

18µg · 15% DV

0.15mg · 3% DV

0.02mg · 2% DV

0.03mg · 2% DV

Minerals

Sodium

1200mg · 52% DV

Magnesium

7mg · 2% DV

Phosphorus

14mg · 2% DV

Potassium ⭐

74mg · 2% DV

How Nutritious Is Gherkin pickles?

Nutrient density

Medium

42/ 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

46/ 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 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

To burn the 12 calories in 100 g:

🚶

3min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

1min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

2min

Cycling

🏊

1min

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 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 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 Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Gherkin pickles Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.04g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gherkin pickles

How many calories are in gherkin pickles?

Gherkin pickles contain 12 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 2.3 g of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of protein, and 0.2 g of fat.

Are gherkin pickles good for a low-glycemic diet?

With a glycemic index of 15, gherkin pickles are a low-GI food. They are compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Paleo, and Mediterranean eating patterns, although they are processed.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026