Vegetable

How much fiber is in dill pickles?

Dill Pickles have 0.4 g of fiber per 1 spear (35 g). That is 1% of the daily value and a low amount for a vegetable.

0.4g

per 1 spear

1.1g

per 100 g

daily value

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vegetables

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.1g 25% Insoluble 0.3g 75%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About dill pickles and fiber

A dill pickle spear is 0.4 grams of fiber, since it is a cucumber in brine. Pickles are here for logging completeness, not as a fiber source.

Counts toward plant diversityLow FODMAP at this serving

How dill pickles compares to other vegetables

Per typical serving. The highest vegetable in the database is artichoke at 6.9 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Mushrooms	1 cup sliced	0.7 g	1 g	3%
Arugula	2 cups	0.6 g	1.5 g	2%
Green Onions (Scallions)	1/4 cup chopped	0.6 g	2.4 g	2%
Leek	1/2 cup cooked	0.5 g	1 g	2%
Wakame Seaweed	2 tbsp dried	0.5 g	5 g	2%
Dill Pickles	1 spear	0.4 g	1.1 g	1%
Garlic	3 cloves	0.2 g	2.2 g	1%

All 60 vegetables ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

63×

servings of dill pickles to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

95×

servings of dill pickles to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for dill pickles

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill	1 g	–	–
Pickles, cucumber, dill, reduced sodium	1 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in dill pickles?

1 spear of dill pickles, about 35 grams, contains 0.4 grams of dietary fiber. That is 1.1 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 1% of the 28 gram daily value.

Are dill pickles high in fiber?

Not especially. Dill Pickles have 0.4 g per serving, which ranks 59 of 60 vegetables in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in dill pickles soluble or insoluble?

About 25% of the fiber in dill pickles is soluble (0.1 g) and 75% is insoluble (0.3 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of dill pickles would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 63 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 95 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.