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Tangy, salty, low-calorie pickle; high in sodium.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Pickled sour plum (20 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
6
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 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 88% · Protein 13% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| 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 piece (medium) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 10 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (chopped) | 35 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 13 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 60 g | 19 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 70 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 100 g | 32 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Pickled sour plum tastes sharply tart and salty, with a firm, juicy bite when made from underripe fruit. Garlic, vinegar, or spices can add extra flavors, so the exact taste varies between recipes and jars.
No, pickled sour plum is not necessarily umeboshi. Umeboshi is a Japanese preparation made with ume fruit and commonly salted and dried; sour plum pickles can use other plum varieties and are prepared in different brines.
Eat pickled sour plum as a small accompaniment to a meal, or remove the stone and add the flesh to a savory dish. Its tart, salty flavor pairs well with plain rice and beans, but it can make an already salty meal taste saltier.
No, remove the stone from pickled sour plum rather than chewing or swallowing it. It is hard enough to damage teeth, and accidentally swallowing a stone can pose a choking risk.
Yes, chopped pickled sour plum can add a tart, salty note to rice, grain bowls, or sauces. Start with a small amount and taste before adding salt, since both the fruit and its brine can season a dish strongly.
Pickled sour plum can wrinkle as salt draws water out of the fruit during pickling. Some wrinkling is normal, but a mushy texture, mold, or an unpleasant smell can indicate spoilage; discard it if those signs appear.
Rinsing pickled sour plum can remove some brine from its surface and soften its salty taste. A brief rinse is usually enough; soaking it for a long time may also wash away some of its tart flavor.
Refrigerate pickled sour plum after opening unless the product’s storage instructions say otherwise. Keep the lid closed, use a clean utensil, and make sure the remaining fruit stays covered by brine to help maintain its quality.
You can drink a little brine from pickled sour plum, but it may contain a lot of salt. It is better used sparingly in a dressing or savory dish than as a regular drink, especially if you are limiting sodium.
People who need to limit sodium should keep pickled sour plum portions small because pickles are typically salty. If you have high blood pressure or kidney disease and have been given a sodium limit, ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your plan.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.9mg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
1µg · 1% DV
B3
0.1mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
156mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
28mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pickled sour plum is made by preserving tart, often unripe plums in a salty brine; some recipes add garlic or spices. The fruit usually stays firm, with a sharp sourness balanced by the savoury, salty pickle liquor. In Turkey, it is served as a side pickle alongside everyday meals, where it can cut through the richness of rice dishes, beans or grilled meat. It is a low-calorie accompaniment with some fibre, but it is high in sodium, so a modest portion makes sense if you are watching your salt intake. A quick rinse before serving can soften the briny taste.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.