Cucumber Pickles Calories and Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Pickles has 12 calories per 100 g, with 0.5 g protein, 2 g carbs and 0.4 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill (FDC ID: 324653).
One standard serving of cucumber pickles (1 spear (40 g)) contains 5 calories, 0.2g protein, 0.8g total carbs (0.4g net carbs), and 0.2g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 12 calories.
Energy density
0.12 kcal/g
very low
Protein / 100 kcal
4.2 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
1 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
833 g
≈ 29.4 oz
- Sugars
- 0.5g
- Fibre
- 0.4g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 326mg
Cucumber Pickles Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 spear (40 g) | 40.4 g | 5 kcal | 0.8 g | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 12 kcal | 2 g | 1 g | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 spear (40 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate, and it is relatively low in calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 spear (40 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | 5 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | — |
| Fibre | 1 g | 0.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 808 mg | 326 mg | 35% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Cucumber Pickles calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.12 kcal per gram (very low energy density), you can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 3 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 12 kcal | 0.5 g | 2 g | 0.4 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 14 kcal | 0.6 g | 2.3 g | 0.5 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 27 kcal | 1.1 g | 4.5 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 54 kcal | 2.3 g | 9.1 g | 1.8 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 324653.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How cucumber pickles compares to other vegetables
Against the 80 vegetables in this database, cucumber pickles ranks 1st lowest in calories and 80th highest in protein. The category averages 50 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 76% below it. The lightest option in the category is pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill at 12 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is flour, potato at 8.1 g per 100 g.
| Vegetables (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥒 Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill (this page) | 12 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.12 |
| 🥒 Cucumber, with peel, raw | 16 kcal | 0.6 g | 0.16 |
| 🍽️ Celery, raw | 17 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.17 |
| 🥬 Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw | 17 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.17 |
| 🥬 Lettuce, iceberg, raw | 17 kcal | 0.7 g | 0.17 |
Portion planning with cucumber pickles
- 100 calories comes to about 833 g (29.4 oz).
- Fibre density is 8.3 g per 100 calories, covering 4% of the daily fibre target per 100 g.
- Macro split by calories: 59% carbs, 15% protein, 26% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Low calorie — 12 kcal per 100 g (≤ 40)
- Low fat — 0.4 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Keto-friendly — 1 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Cucumber Pickles FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 spear (40 g) of cucumber pickles?
One serving of 1 spear (40 g) provides 5 calories, 0.8 g total carbs (0.4 g net carbs), 0.2 g protein, and 0.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of cucumber pickles?
Cucumber Pickles contains 12 calories per 100 g, with 0.5 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, and 0.4 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for cucumber pickles?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill" is FDC ID: 324653. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of cucumber pickles?
By calories, cucumber pickles is approximately 59% carbohydrates, 15% protein, and 26% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of cucumber pickles?
One ounce (28 g) of cucumber pickles has 3 calories, with 0.1 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 14 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 54 calories.
How much cucumber pickles is 100 calories?
About 833 g of cucumber pickles supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.12 kcal per gram (very low energy density). You can eat a large volume of this for very few calories, which makes it useful for filling out a meal in a deficit.
How many net carbs are in cucumber pickles?
Per 100 g, cucumber pickles has 1 g net carbs — 2 g total carbohydrate minus 1 g fibre.
Is cucumber pickles high or low in calories for a vegetable?
Cucumber Pickles sits 76% below the vegetables average of 50 kcal per 100 g, ranking 1st lowest of 80 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.