The method of preparing pickled foods started a long time ago due to the need for preserving foods, primarily vegetables. With this method, foods were preserved for a longer period than they could be maintained naturally.

A strip of pickle contains only 5 calories and is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. A spear provides about 7% of the daily requirement for vitamin K, which helps in bone health and proper blood clotting.

A whole pickled cucumber contains amounts of vitamin A, which strengthens the immune system, and contains a small percentage of the daily necessary intake for calcium, potassium, and vitamin C.