Nutrition facts · Sauces and condiments
Calories in Pickles
Dill pickles have 12 calories per 100 g, and 1 small spear (35 g) has about 4 calories. Most of those few calories come from carbohydrates, with 2.4 g of carbs per 100 g compared with 0.5 g of protein and 0.3 g of fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Fat 19% · Protein 14%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 12 kcal | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 small spear | 35 g | 4 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 slice | 7 g | 1 kcal | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 large pickle (4" long) | 135 g | 16 kcal | 0.7 g | 3.3 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup, sliced | 155 g | 19 kcal | 0.8 g | 3.7 g | 0.5 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 12 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
| of which sugars | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 809 mg |
What changes the calories
- Sweet pickles such as bread-and-butter styles are made with added sugar, so they have more calories than the dill pickles shown here.
- Pickles fried in batter take on the calories of the coating and the oil they absorb, making them far higher in calories than plain pickles.
- Size makes a real difference: a single slice is about 1 calorie, while a large 4-inch pickle is about 16 calories.
- Brine left on the pickle adds almost nothing in calories, so draining mainly affects weight rather than energy.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh pickles after letting the brine drip off, or count spears or slices if you eat them in standard sizes.
- Choose the entry that matches your pickle type, since dill, sweet and fried pickles differ in calories.
- Log what comes with the pickles, such as burgers, sandwiches or dips, separately, because those usually carry most of the meal's calories.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a large dill pickle?
A large dill pickle about 4 inches long (135 g) has about 16 calories, with 3.3 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein and 0.4 g of fat.
How many calories are in a cup of sliced pickles?
One cup of sliced dill pickles (155 g) has about 19 calories and 3.7 g of carbohydrates.
Are pickles high in carbs?
Dill pickles are low in carbs, with 2.4 g per 100 g, of which 1 g is fiber and 1.1 g is sugar. A small spear has about 0.8 g of carbs.
Do sweet pickles have more calories than dill pickles?
Yes, sweet pickles are made with added sugar, so they have more calories and carbs than dill pickles. Check the label or choose a sweet pickle entry when logging them.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill, FDC ID 168558); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
