Gherkins
Packaged product Beverages Sainsbury's
Gherkins contains 35 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 11 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 30 kcal per 100 g across 60 products.
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for manganese and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 35 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.7 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 496 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 5.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Protein L | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 11.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.087 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) L | 17.1 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 34.6 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium L | 14.7 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus L | 29.5 mg | 2% |
| Potassium L | 172 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.21 mg | 2% |
| Copper L | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese L | 0.49 mg | 21% |
| Selenium L | 3.8 µg | 7% |
| Iodine L | 12.4 µg | 8% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 20%
- Alcohol 0.1%
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
- Protein0.6 gin the lowest quarter of beverages (median 0.9 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars5.4 gabove the median for beverages (median 4.6 g)
- Fat0.7 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.2 g)
- Sodium496 mgbelow the median for beverages (median 600 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.95 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 61.6 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 85.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0.005 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00286480
- Quantity
- 340g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (30 g)
- Category
- Small cucumbers
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Gherkins (Gherkins, Water, Salt, Preservative: Potassium Metabisulphite (Sulphites)), Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Dried Onions, Mustard Seeds, Red Bell Peppers, Dill Seeds, Salt, Ginger Powder, Cinnamon Powder. Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. JAR Recycle LID Recycle Parl C
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gherkins?
100 g of Gherkins has 35 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g): about 11 kcal.
How much protein is in Gherkins?
Gherkins contains 0.6 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.18 g in serving, 1 serving, 30 g (30 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.9 g).
How many carbs are in Gherkins?
Gherkins has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 5.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Gherkins?
Gherkins contains 0.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Gherkins contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (21% DV) and Vitamin C (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Gherkins?
100 g contains 496 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 5, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 00286480. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 5, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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