Pickles are very low in calories. On average:

• 100 grams of pickles contain about 11 calories

• A medium-sized pickle (around 65 grams) has approximately 7 calories

• One cup of pickles (about 143 grams) contains around 17 calories

• One cup of house-made pickles (236 grams) has about 31 calories

• One cup of homemade pickles (236 grams) contains roughly 28 calories

The calorie content varies slightly depending on the type of pickle and any added ingredients like sugar. Dill pickles typically have 2–4 calories per spear, while sweet pickles can have 20–30 calories per serving due to added sugars

. Overall, pickles are a low-calorie snack option with calories mainly coming from small amounts of carbohydrates and negligible fat