Are Pickles keto?
Keto-friendly 0.9 g net carbs per one medium dill pickle (65 g) — 5% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Yes. One medium dill pickle (65 g): 0.9 g net carbs — 5% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.2 g fat and 0.3 g protein.
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Dill pickles (gherkins) are cucumbers in salt brine, with about 1 g of net carbs each. They are also very salty, which helps with sodium in the first weeks of keto. Sweet pickles, bread-and-butter pickles and relish are made with sugar and do not fit the same way.
How pickles fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day you could eat about 22.2 servings before reaching the limit — in practice pickles will never be what pushes you over.
Worked example. 65 g of pickles = 1.6 g total carbs − 0.7 g fibre = 0.9 g net carbs, 0.2 g fat, 0.3 g protein and 8 kcal.
Buying a packaged or flavoured pickles product? Run its label through the net carb calculator — added sugars change the picture quickly.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per one medium dill pickle (65 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Fibre | 1 g | 0.7 g |
| Net carbs | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat pickles on keto
- Check the jar: the ingredients should be cucumbers, water, vinegar, salt and spices, with no sugar.
- A pickle or a sip of brine is an old trick for muscle cramps from low sodium.
Compared with other vegetables
Pickles ranks #5 of 26 vegetables in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Most non-starchy vegetables fit easily; roots and tubers are where carbs climb.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kale | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Lettuce (romaine) | 1.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Spinach | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Celery | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Asparagus | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Radishes | 1.8 g | 2.1 g |
See all vegetables ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in pickles?
Pickles has about 1.4 g of net carbs per 100 g (2.4 g total carbohydrate minus 1 g fibre), and about 0.9 g per one medium dill pickle (65 g).
Can you eat pickles on keto?
Yes. A typical serving uses 5% of a strict 20 g net-carb day.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.