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are gherkins good for you

 
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please tell me are gherkins good for you and if so why? What do they contain etc. If bad for you please let me know that too.

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ieisha

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Expert:  Family Physician replied2517 days and 3 hours ago.

Basically NO - they are made from cucumbers and SALT.

The nutritional information for one brand of Gherkins is here:
http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/item/91665.html

As you can see 3 of them are only 40 calories, but 150 mg of Sodium. They do contain some fiber - however you can get that without the sodium by eating the RAW cucumber.

 
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