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Gherkins
Gherkins provides 143 kcal per 100 g, with 32.1 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 335% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Salted snacks category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 40 kcal | 131 +10% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.4 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.5 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 32.1 g | 9 g | 3% | 12.8 +150% |
| Total sugars | 32.1 g | 9 g | 7.4 +335% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 32.1 g | 9 g | 18% | 2.6 +1133% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.6 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.4 g | 2 −22% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6984 Salted snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other salted snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cucumbers, high fructose corn syrup, vinegar, water, salt, calcium chloride (firming agent), alum, sodium benzoate (preservative), natural flavors, polysorbate 80, turmeric (for color).
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742233000
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gherkins?
Gherkins contains 143 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Gherkins?
Gherkins has 32.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Gherkins healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated December 2, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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