Processed pickles have a sharper flavor and are usually dark green and somewhat translucent. Pickles are used most often as a sandwich accompaniment. They also are popular eaten as a snack right from the jar. Pickles and pickled peppers also are a convenient and versatile recipe ingredient. They add fast flavor to salsas and sauces, sandwiches, soups, appetizers, main dishes and more.
Pickles are fat free and low in calories.
An average-size dill contains only 15 calories and an ounce of pickled peppers provides only 7 calories.