Kiwi vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Kiwi and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kiwi
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kiwi and pickles:
- Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Pickle has 4 times less calories than kiwi.
- Pickle has 5 times less carbohydrates than kiwi.
- Pickle has 7.4 times less sugar than kiwi.
- Pickle has more riboflavin, however, kiwi contains more folate.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 4 times less calories than kiwi - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and pickle has 12 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kiwi is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Kiwi has a macronutrient ratio of 7:87:7 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kiwi | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 67% |
| Fat | 7% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 5 times less carbohydrates than kiwi - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than pickle - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pickle has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickle has 7.4 times less sugar than kiwi - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and pickle has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kiwi and pickles contain similar amounts of protein - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kiwi and pickles are low in saturated fat - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 39 times more Vitamin C than pickle - kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kiwi and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kiwi has 47 times more Vitamin E than pickle - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kiwi has 133% more Vitamin K than pickle - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pickle has more riboflavin, however, kiwi contains more folate. Both kiwi and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Kiwi | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.341 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.183 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 68% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Kiwi and pickles contain similar amounts of iron - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and pickle has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium and it has 167% more potassium than pickle - kiwi has 312mg 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 kiwi and pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Kiwi | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 52 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 122 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kiwi and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kiwi | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kiwi has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Kiwi | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.246 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.246 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does kiwi or pickles contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 4 times less calories than kiwi - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and pickle has 12 calories.
Does kiwi or pickles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 5 times fewer carbohydrates than kiwi - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
Does kiwi or pickles contain more potassium?
Kiwi is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than pickle - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and pickle has 117mg of potassium.