Olive Pickle Nutrition Facts
Short answer: a 31 g serving of Zuriyat dry sliced olive pickle (a heaped tablespoon or two) has about 5 calories, around 1 g each of fat, carbohydrate and protein, and 360 mg of sodium. The sodium is the number worth watching: 16% of a day’s limit in one serving. The figures below are from the nutrition label of Zuriyat olive pickle.
The label, per 31 g serving
| Per 31 g serving | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| of which saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
* % Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Label values are rounded to whole numbers, so small amounts show as 1 g.
What that means for a jar
A 200 g jar holds about six servings of this size. Across the whole jar that is roughly 2,300 mg of sodium, about a full day’s recommended limit, spread over however many meals it lasts you.
Reading the numbers
Very light on calories
At around 5 calories a serving, olive pickle adds a lot of flavour for almost no energy. It is a condiment, eaten a spoonful at a time, so it barely moves the calorie count of a meal.
Sodium is the one to watch
Like every pickle, ours is preserved with salt and vinegar, and that is where the 360 mg comes from. One serving beside a meal fits comfortably in a normal day. If you are on a low-salt diet or have high blood pressure, count it with the rest of your salt, and check with your doctor how much suits you.
No cholesterol, no sugar
Our pickle carries no cholesterol and no sugar.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in olive pickle?
About 5 in a 31 g serving of Zuriyat dry sliced olive pickle.
Is olive pickle high in salt?
Moderately: 360 mg of sodium per 31 g serving, 16% of the daily value. One serving with a meal is sensible. Larger amounts add up quickly.
Does olive pickle fit a lighter meal?
It is very low in calories, so it can add flavour to a lighter meal. Keep an eye on the salt.
For what olive pickle offers beyond the numbers, see olive pickle benefits. For what it costs, see olive pickle price in Pakistan.