Sweet Pickles
Pickles, cucumber, sweet (includes bread and butter pickles)
Nutrition Facts & Macros
| Amount Per Serving | Per 1 Gherkin (25g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories 25 | Calories from Fat 0 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated (PUFA) 0g | ||
| Omega-3 Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 Fat 0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 114mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% | |
| Sugar 5g | ||
| Alcohol 0g | ||
| Protein 0g | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% | |
| Iron 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium 15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 0mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K 12mcg | 12% | |
| Vitamin E 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A 191IU | 4% | |
| Folate 0mcg | 0% | |
| Potassium 25mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium 2mg | 0% | |
| Zinc 0mg | 0% | |
| Niacin 0mg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin 0mg | 1% | |
| Thiamin 0mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus 5mg | 0% | |
| Selenium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Manganese 0mg | 1% | |
| Copper 0mg | 1% | |
| Choline 1mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid 0mg | 0% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Other Nutrients
Per 1 Gherkin (2-3/4″ long) (25g)
| Ash | 0.4g | |
|---|---|---|
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 2.3g | |
| Fructose | 2.2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0.1g | |
| Water | 19.1g | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Energy | 94.8kJ | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Retinol | 0mcg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.5mcg | |
| Carotene, beta | 81.3mcg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 20.3mcg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0mcg | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 46.5mcg | |
| Lycopene | 0mcg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 42.5mcg | |
| Menaquinone-4 | 0mcg | |
| Dihydrophylloquinone | 0mcg | |
| Folic acid | 0mcg | |
| Folate, food | 0.3mcg | |
| Folate, DFE | 0.3mcg | |
| Betaine | 0.1mg | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Threonine | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0g | |
| Leucine | 0g | |
| Lysine | 0g | |
| Methionine | 0g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0g | |
| Valine | 0g | |
| Arginine | 0g | |
| Histidine | 0g | |
| Alanine | 0g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0g | |
| Glycine | 0g | |
| Proline | 0g | |
| Serine | 0g | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0mcg | |
| DHA | 0g | |
| EPA | 0g | |
| Phytosterols | 3.5mg | |
Source: USDA Nutrient Database. Protein daily value based on ISSN Position Stand for an individual weighing ~150 lbs.
Sweet pickles FAQ
Table of Contents
- Are sweet pickles high in sodium?
- Are sweet pickles low fodmap?
- Are sweet pickles keto-friendly?
- Are sweet pickles gluten-free?
- Are sweet pickles high in potassium?
Are sweet pickles high in sodium?
Yes, sweet pickles are usually high in sodium. On average, a single large sweet pickle (about 135 grams) contains around 617 milligrams of sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) suggests a limit of 2300 milligrams of sodium per day for adults. This means one large sweet pickle supplies more than a quarter of your recommended daily intake.
Are sweet pickles low fodmap?
No. FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides, And Polyols) are a group of carbohydrates and sugar alcohols found in certain foods, and sweet pickles have a high FODMAP content. The high fructose concentration in sweet pickles due to the added sugar in the pickling process is why they’re not considered low FODMAP.
Are sweet pickles keto-friendly?
Not generally. The “keto” or ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet, and sweet pickles are typically high in sugars. A large sweet pickle can contain around 32 grams of carbohydrates (of which 28 grams are sugars), making it generally unsuitable for those following a strict keto diet which usually limits carbs to under 50 grams per day.
Are sweet pickles gluten-free?
Yes, sweet pickles are typically gluten-free. Pickles are made from cucumbers which naturally do not contain any gluten. However, it is always important to check the label as some brands might add ingredients containing gluten in the pickling process.
Are sweet pickles high in potassium?
No, sweet pickles are not high in potassium. On average, a large sweet pickle contains only about 200 milligrams of potassium. This is quite low when you consider that the recommended daily intake of potassium for adults is 4700 milligrams.