Calories in Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium
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Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium contains 11 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium, 3-3/4" long (65 g) provides about 7 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from fat and 11% 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 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.052 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.3 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars I | 1.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.33 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K I | 47 µg | 39% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.038 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.009 mg | 0.5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 3.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron ? | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 14 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 23 mg | 0.5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.02 mg | 0.2% |
| Copper ? | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Manganese I | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium I | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein0.33 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.2 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)
- Fat0.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium18 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.081 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.009 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.01 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.014 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.014 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.003 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.002 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.009 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.006 g |
| Valine ? | 0.011 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.021 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.005 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.011 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.02 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.095 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.012 g |
| Proline ? | 0.008 g |
| Serine ? | 0.01 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) ? | 0.034 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.043 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.046 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 | 81 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 43 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 20 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 47 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 14 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 94.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 3.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 44 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 191 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
| Betaine I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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, dill or kosher dill | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| 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 |
| Radish | 16 | 0.68 g | 3.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Salsa, pico de gallo | 17 | 0.71 g | 3.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables excluding tomatoes and carrots, no dressing | 23 | 1.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.19 g |
| Tomato, roma | 19 | 0.7 g | 3.8 g | 0.43 g |
| Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables including tomatoes and/or carrots, no dressing | 24 | 1.1 g | 4.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Taco sauce | 11 | 1.2 g | 0.72 g | 0.68 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 11 kcal. 1 medium, 3-3/4" long (65 g): about 7 kcal. 1 slice (6 g): about 1 kcal. 1 spear (30 g): about 3 kcal.
How much protein is in pickles?
Pickles contains 0.33 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.21 g in 1 medium, 3-3/4" long (65 g). About 11% 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 2.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pickles?
Pickles contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.052 g is saturated (0.3% 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 (39% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pickles?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pickles have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium has 11 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 168562. 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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