How Do Cucumbers Have Calories but Pickles Don't? Unpacking the Nutritional Illusion
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A medium-sized raw cucumber contains around 24 calories, while some brands label dill pickles as 'zero-calorie'. The surprising discrepancy raises a fundamental question: how do cucumbers have calories but pickles don't? The simple answer is that pickles *do* have calories, and the 'zero' label is a result of legal food labeling regulations regarding serving size.
