Sainsbury's • 340g
Gherkins
Product Insights
Gherkins are small pickled cucumbers sold in 340 g cans by Sainsbury’s. They belong to the salty snacks category, have a Nutri‑Score of B, fall into NOVA group 3 (processed), and provide 35 kcal, 0.7 g fat (low), 0.1 g saturated fat, 1.5 g fiber, 5.4 g sugars and 1.24 g salt per 100 g, with 82 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes content. Overall, they are a low‑calorie, low‑fat snack, but the added sugars, moderate salt level and the sulphite preservative may be drawbacks for health‑conscious consumers.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar foods, this gherkin contains noticeably more sugar (5.4 g vs 2.6 g) while delivering far less fat (0.7 g vs 18.9 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 5.8 g), salt (1.24 g vs 2.9 g) and calories (35 kcal vs 210 kcal) per 100 g.
Ingredients
Gherkins (Gherkins, Water, Salt, Preservative: Potassium Metabisulphite (Sulphites)), Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Dried Onions, Mustard Seeds, Red Bell Peppers, Dill Seeds, Salt, Ginger Powder, Cinnamon Powder. Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. JAR Recycle LID Recycle Parl C
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