Asda • 680g
Gherkins
Product Insights
Gherkins are pickled small cucumbers sold in a glass jar and belong to the Salty snacks group of plant‑based foods. They provide 50 kcal per 100 g, with low fat and saturated fat, modest protein, 1.4 g fiber and 1.18 g salt, but contain 9.1 g sugars and 10 g carbohydrates, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes additives such as turmeric extract (E100), flavoring and a small amount of added sugar, and it lists celery and mustard as allergens.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar vegetable products, this gherkin offering has considerably more sugars (9.1 g vs 2.63 g) and carbohydrates (10 g vs 7.3 g) while delivering far less fat (0 g vs 18.93 g), saturated fat (0 g vs 5.78 g) and calories (50 kcal vs 209.9 kcal), with a lower salt level than the typical 2.88 g per 100 g.
Ingredients
gherkins, water, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric extract, flavouring (contains e celery) alleray advicel afhf 1%
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