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Low calorie, probiotic, salty snack
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
4 piece (medium) of Tat brand pickled gherkins (40 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 15 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 6.8 µg of Vitamin K covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 4 piece (medium) · 40 g
6
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 14% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 piece (medium) | 40 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 10 g | 2 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 20 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 8 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 60 g | 9 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 80 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 120 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 330 g | 50 kcal |
Calculated from 15 calories per 100 g.
Tat brand pickled gherkins are small cucumbers preserved in a pickling liquid. Salt, vinegar and seasonings are common ingredients in pickles, but the exact ingredients in this product are listed on its package.
Tat brand pickled gherkins may be preserved with vinegar rather than fermented, and the two methods are not interchangeable. Fermentation relies on beneficial bacteria, while vinegar provides acidity directly; the product’s ingredient list indicates which method is used.
Not necessarily. Pickles contain live probiotic bacteria only when they are fermented and those bacteria survive processing; vinegar pickling or heat treatment can mean they do not. The word “pickled” alone does not guarantee live cultures.
No, an unopened jar of Tat brand pickled gherkins can generally be kept in a cool, dry cupboard, away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate it after opening and keep the gherkins covered by their pickling liquid.
Tat brand pickled gherkins keep best refrigerated after opening, with the lid closed and the gherkins submerged in their liquid. Follow the package’s guidance for opened storage, and discard them if you notice mold, an unusual smell or a damaged seal.
You can freeze Tat brand pickled gherkins, but their texture is likely to become softer and less crisp after thawing. They work better thawed in cooked dishes or chopped into sauces than served whole as a crunchy snack.
Tat brand pickled gherkins are small pickled cucumbers; “dill pickle” describes a pickle seasoned with dill. The terms can overlap, since gherkins may also be dill-flavoured, but size and seasoning—not a separate vegetable—are the distinction.
Tat brand pickled gherkins add a crisp, tangy bite to burgers, sandwiches, potato salad and egg salad. Chop them into tartar sauce or mix a little of their brine into a dressing for extra sharpness.
Yes, chopped Tat brand pickled gherkins can stand in for relish in a burger. They give a similar tangy crunch, though relish is usually finer and may be sweeter, so add a little sweetness to the chopped gherkins if needed.
Tat brand pickled gherkins are not a good treat for dogs because their salty brine may upset a dog’s stomach, and some pickle seasonings can be unsafe. Offer plain cucumber instead, without salt or seasoning.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
6.8µg · 6% DV
B5
0.08mg · 2% DV
Vitamin C
0.8mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
320mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
10mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 6 calories in 4 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Tat brand pickled gherkins are small cucumbers preserved in a tangy pickling liquid, sold ready to eat. Their sharp, salty flavour and firm crunch make them a familiar Turkish table accompaniment: serve them with sandwiches and toast, alongside grilled foods or as part of a mezze spread. They also work well chopped into salads and sauces when you want a punchy, sour note.
They are a low-calorie vegetable side, though the briny flavour comes with salt; 100 g provides 15 calories. If you are watching your salt intake, drain the gherkins or give them a quick rinse, and balance them with milder, less salty foods.
Low
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
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.