Strawberries vs. Pickles

Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Pickles


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of strawberries versus pickles (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and pickles:

  • Pickle has 63% less calories than strawberry.
  • Pickle has more riboflavin, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
  • Pickle is a great source of calcium.
  • Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of strawberries and pickles is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pickle has 63% less calories than strawberry - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and pickle has 12 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Strawberries Pickles
Protein 8% 14%
Carbohydrates 85% 67%
Fat 7% 19%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Strawberry has 100% more dietary fiber than pickle - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pickle has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pickle has 1.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both strawberries and pickles are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than pickle - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pickle has more riboflavin, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both strawberries and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Strawberries Pickles
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.022 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.386 MG 0.109 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.125 MG 0.201 MG
Vitamin B6 0.047 MG 0.035 MG
Folate 24 UG 8 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 256% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.

iron

Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and pickle has 0.26mg of iron.

potassium

Strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and pickle has 117mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both strawberries and pickles contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Strawberries Pickles
beta-carotene 7 UG 53 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 28 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 13 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Strawberries Pickles
alpha linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.07 G
Total 0.065 G 0.07 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Strawberries Pickles
linoleic acid 0.09 G 0.052 G
Total 0.09 G 0.052 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Strawberries or Pickles .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .

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FAQ

Does strawberries or pickles contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pickle has 60% less calories than strawberry - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and pickle has 12 calories.

Does strawberries or pickles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and pickles contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.