Prepared and Processed / Canned Vegetables
Pickles, whole, gherkins
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 132kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.4 g/ 71g (0.56%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.7 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 28.7 g/ 348g (8%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 90 mg/ 750mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 12 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 3565 mg/ 1500mg (237%) |
What is this food?
Pickles, whole, gherkins (whole pickled gherkin cucumbers).
Why it matters to health
Gherkins pickles can add fiber (about 12.3 g per 100 g) which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also have very little fat (about 1.7 g) and no cholesterol. However, they’re typically high in sodium (about 3565 mg per 100 g) and also contain sugar (about 15.5 g). So they’re best as a side flavor (small portions) rather than a main food—especially if you’re watching blood pressure or salt intake.
Healthier tips
- Use pickles as a topping or side for meals (e.g., 2–4 tablespoons), not as a full serving.
- Balance your plate: pair with rice or other carbs + lean protein + non-starchy vegetables for your 3 full meals.
- If you snack, keep pickles to a small amount and choose snacks that add more nutrients (like fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
- Rinse briefly if the label allows (some pickles can be less salty after a quick rinse), and check the sodium on the label when buying.
Common Filipino dishes
Tocino with pickles, Burger steak with pickles, Hamonado-style sides with pickles, Fried chicken with pickles, Macaroni salad with pickles, Hotdog sandwich with pickles
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