Pickled cornichons

by Sainsbury's in Gherkins Barcode 00286497
Very good nutritional quality
Processed food

Pickled cornichons by Sainsbury's provides 33 kcal per 100 g, with 4.3 g of sugars and 1 g of protein. That is 10% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Gherkins category. Contains: mustard, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.9 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
4.3 g · Low
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 33 kcal 31 +5%
Total fat 0.9 g 0.5 +66%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 0.1 +71%
Carbohydrates 4.3 g 5.1 −15%
Total sugars 4.3 g 3.9 +10%
Added sugars 3.2 g 2.2 +45%
Dietary fiber 3.9 g 1 +288%
Protein 1 g 1
Salt 1.2 g 1.8 −34%

Category average across 750 Gherkins products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other gherkins

Calories higher 36%
Sugars higher 42%
Salt lower 21%
Saturated fat higher 13%
Protein top 45%
Fiber top 1%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Gherkins (Gherkins, Water, Salt, Preservative: Potassium Metabisulphite (Sulphites)), Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Dried Onions, Mustard Seeds, Red Bell Peppers, Dill Seeds, Salt, Ginger Powder, Cinnamon Powder.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian
Allergens
MustardSulphur dioxide and sulphites

Additives 1

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00286497

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pickled cornichons?

Pickled cornichons contains 33 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Pickled cornichons?

Pickled cornichons has 4.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pickled cornichons healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does Pickled cornichons contain?

According to the label data it contains: Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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