Why aren't we allowed to have sweet pickles?

[ewintr44]

Why aren't we allowed to have sweet pickles???

I love them and they would make a great snack for me but I'm curious why they are on the lists of foods we shouldn't have. I'm confused about it.

I buy the sugar-free when possible because I'm diabetic but the regular ones seem like they should be allowed too.

The ones I buy have the following nutritional values:

Calories in Better Valu Sweet Pickles (Sweet Gherkins) - 2 pickles
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving

Calories 35.0
Total Fat 0.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 125.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate8.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 7.0 g
Protein 0.0 g


There isn't any potassium or Phosphorus listed in the ingredients and when I check web site for nutritional content they don't list any. There is some calcium chloride in the list but near the end of the list of ingredients.

[CaitlynAtDaVita]

Hi ewintr44! Please see DaVita dietitian Shannon's response to your question on the Kidney Diet Tips Q&A Forum: http://forums.davita.com/showthread....-Sweet-pickles