Dill pickles are cucumbers preserved in a brine of water, salt, and dill, giving them a sour, tangy flavor. They are eaten as a snack, on sandwiches, and as a side.
Nutritionally, dill pickles are very low in calories and mostly water, but high in sodium from the brine. Per 100 g they provide about 12 kcal, 2 g of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of protein, and 0.4 g of fat, with 1 g of dietary fiber, 808 mg of sodium, and 54 mg of calcium.
Pickles are usually eaten in small amounts as a condiment. For accurate tracking, weigh the pickles, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Dill Pickles?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 spear serving (about 35 g) provides roughly 4 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
12 kcal
2 g
0.5 g
0.4 g
1 spear
35 g
4.2 kcal
0.7 g
0.2 g
0.2 g
1/2 cup slices
60 g
7.2 kcal
1.2 g
0.3 g
0.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
12 kcal
Energy (kJ)
50 kJ
Protein
0.48 g
Carbohydrates
1.99 g
Fat
0.43 g
Dietary fiber
1 g
Sugars
1.28 g
Sodium
808 mg
Calcium
54 mg
Potassium
112 mg
Magnesium
7.1 mg
Iron
0.23 mg
Zinc
0.11 mg
Vitamin B1
0.047 mg
Vitamin B2
0.057 mg
Vitamin B3
0.109 mg
Vitamin B5
0.2 mg
Vitamin B6
0.034 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
8 µg
Vitamin C
2.1 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
4 µg
Beta-carotene
45 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
1 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.12 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
16.8 µg
Questions and answers
Dill Pickles nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in dill pickles?
Dill pickles provide about 12 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 spear (about 35 g) provides roughly 4 calories.
Are dill pickles high in sodium?
Yes. Dill pickles provide about 808 mg of sodium per 100 g, from the brine.
Are dill pickles low in calories?
Yes. Dill pickles are mostly water and very low in calories, providing about 12 calories per 100 g.
