Calories in Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill
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Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill contains 12 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (7 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 12 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.079 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 809 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars ? | 1.1 g | |
| Protein M | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C M | 2.3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K M | 17.3 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.045 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.035 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 3.4 mg | 0.6% |
| Calcium M | 57 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 16 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 117 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper M | 0.028 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0.062 mg | 3% |
| Selenium I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride M | 30.1 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 19%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.079 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium809 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.12 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.52 g |
| Fructose M | 0.55 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.017 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.019 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.026 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.026 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.005 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.004 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.017 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.01 g |
| Valine ? | 0.02 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.04 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.009 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.021 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.037 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.18 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.022 g |
| Proline ? | 0.014 g |
| Serine ? | 0.018 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.052 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.065 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 53 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 28 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 13 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 30 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 14 mg |
|---|
Other components (14)
| Water M | 94.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 52 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 125 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 8 µg |
| Betaine M | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal |
| Protein | 0.48 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fat | 0.43 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 808 mg |
Other forms of Pickles
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, dill, reduced sodium | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sweet (includes bread and butter pickles) | 91 | 0.58 g | 21.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sour | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sweet, low sodium (includes bread and butter pickles) | 122 | 0.37 g | 33.7 g | 0.26 g |
| Pickles, chowchow, with cauliflower onion mustard, sweet | 121 | 1.5 g | 26.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Pickles, dill | 14 | 0.48 g | 2 g | 0.43 g |
| Pickles, sweet | 91 | 0.58 g | 21.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Pickles, NFS | 14 | 0.48 g | 2 g | 0.43 g |
| Pickles, fried Cooked | 213 | 3.4 g | 20.7 g | 12.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, kimchi | 15 | 1.1 g | 2.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Kimchi | 15 | 1.1 g | 2.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Salsa, pico de gallo | 17 | 0.71 g | 3.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Tomato, roma | 19 | 0.7 g | 3.8 g | 0.43 g |
| Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables excluding tomatoes and carrots, no dressing | 23 | 1.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.19 g |
| Radish | 16 | 0.68 g | 3.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Taco sauce | 11 | 1.2 g | 0.72 g | 0.68 g |
| Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables including tomatoes and/or carrots, no dressing | 24 | 1.1 g | 4.6 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pickles?
100 g of pickles has 12 kcal. 1 slice (7 g): about 1 kcal. 1 spear, small (35 g): about 4 kcal. 1 large, 4" long (135 g): about 16 kcal.
How much protein is in pickles?
Pickles contains 0.5 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.035 g in 1 slice (7 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in pickles?
Pickles has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pickles?
Pickles contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.079 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pickles contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pickles?
100 g contains 809 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pickles have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill has 12 kcal, while pickles, fried has 213 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168558. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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