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Cucumber dill pickles

Calories & nutrition facts

dill or kosher dill

calorieskcal per 100 g

Protein0.5 g

Carbs1.4 g

Fat0.3 g

Percent calories

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Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV

Calories 12 kcal —
Protein 0.5 g 1%
Carbohydrate 1.4 g 1%
Fat 0.3 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
Fibre 1 g 4%
Sugars 1.1 g —
Sodium 809 mg 35%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%

Vitamins & minerals

Per 100 g% DV

Vitamins

Vitamin A 6 µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.3 mg 3%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.03 mg 0%
Vitamin K 17.3 µg 14%
Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 4%
Niacin (B3) 0.11 mg 1%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.2 mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Choline 3.4 mg 1%

Minerals

Calcium 57 mg 4%
Iron 0.26 mg 1%
Magnesium 7 mg 2%
Phosphorus 16 mg 1%
Potassium 117 mg 2%
Zinc 0.1 mg 1%
Copper 0.03 mg 3%
Manganese 0.06 mg 3%
Selenium 0 µg 0%

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g	100 g	12	0.5 g	1.4 g	0.3 g
1 × spear, small	35 g	4	0.2 g	0.5 g	0.1 g
1 × slice	7 g	1	0 g	0.1 g	0 g
1 × large (4" long)	135 g	16	0.7 g	1.9 g	0.4 g
1 × cup, chopped or diced	143 g	17	0.7 g	2 g	0.4 g
1 × cup (about 23 slices)	155 g	19	0.8 g	2.2 g	0.5 g
2 × spear, small	70 g	8	0.4 g	1 g	0.2 g
½ × spear, small	17.5 g	2	0.1 g	0.2 g	0.1 g
3 × spear, small	105 g	13	0.5 g	1.5 g	0.3 g
4 × spear, small	140 g	17	0.7 g	2 g	0.4 g

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Questions about Cucumber dill pickles

What are cucumber dill pickles?

They are cucumbers preserved in a salty, tangy brine flavoured with dill, often with garlic and spices. Some are fermented by lactic-acid bacteria; others get their sharpness from vinegar.

How can you use cucumber dill pickles in a meal?

Chop them into potato salad, tuna or egg mayonnaise, or layer slices into burgers and sandwiches. Their sharpness also cuts through rich foods such as cheese, smoked fish and pâté.

How should you store an opened jar of cucumber dill pickles?

Keep it refrigerated with the cucumbers covered by brine, and lift them out with a clean fork rather than your fingers. Follow the jar’s storage instructions, and discard the pickles if you see mould or notice an unusual smell or texture.

Can you make cucumber dill pickles at home?

Yes: pack clean cucumbers into a jar with dill, garlic and spices, cover them with brine, and refrigerate. For a quick vinegar pickle, chill for at least a day before eating; refrigerator pickles are not shelf-stable, so don’t store them in a cupboard.

Why is the brine in cucumber dill pickles cloudy?

Cloudiness can be normal in naturally fermented pickles, as harmless fermentation sediment may collect in the jar. Cloudy brine alone is not a reliable safety test; discard the contents if there is mould, a foul smell or a slimy texture.

Are cucumber dill pickles the same as gherkins?

They can be: “gherkin” often means a small cucumber used for pickling, while “dill pickle” describes the dill-flavoured style. Sweet gherkin pickles are different in taste and contain 27 kcal per 100 g, compared with 12 kcal in cucumber dill pickles.

Does rinsing cucumber dill pickles make them less salty?

A quick rinse can remove some salty brine from the surface, but it won’t remove much salt from inside the pickle. Pat slices dry afterwards if you want to keep a sandwich or salad from getting watery.

How much sodium is in cucumber dill pickles?

A small spear weighing 35 g contains 283 mg of sodium. The amount can be substantial for a small serving, so a few slices may be enough to add a sharp, salty note to a dish.

Source: USDA FoodData Central 168558 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded