1 piece (medium) of Pickles (35 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 12 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0.1 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.

Pickles Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.3g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.3g

· 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 75% · Protein 10% · Fat 15%

Pickles Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

16µg · 13% DV

0.2mg · 4% DV

0.02mg · 2% DV

Minerals

Sodium

800mg · 35% DV

Phosphorus

18mg · 3% DV

Magnesium

8mg · 2% DV

Potassium ⭐

70mg · 2% DV

How Nutritious Is Pickles?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 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

44/ 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.

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 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 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 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 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

Pickles Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.03g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pickles

How many calories are in pickles, and are they diet-friendly?

Pickles provide 12 calories per 100g. They are compatible with omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, flexitarian, gluten-free, and paleo eating patterns.

Do pickles have a high glycemic index?

No, pickles have a low glycemic index of 15. Per 100g, they contain 2.3g carbs and 1g fiber.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026