What’s in a pickle?
Most pickles have salt, vinegar and seasoning, which might pack in the calories and the sodium. On average a cucumber pickle can contain from 1 to 35 calories and almost no fat or cholesterol, but they are high in sodium, about a third of your daily recommended intake.
Cucumbers are a healthy source of fiber; they also contain small amounts of potassium, vitamin C and vitamin K. They have natural antioxidants that can protect against heart disease and even cancer.
Pickles are a great snack, but of course in moderation. Many people add pickles to flavor their food and replace high fat ingredients like mayonnaise. If you’re worried about the sodium, you can try making them at home because they’re actually pretty easy to make and that way you’ll have control over the amount of sodium levels.
Check out this video on how to make your own vegan no salt, no vinegar vegan pickles:
