Pickle, lime, oily

Oily lime pickle is a condiment made from limes preserved with oil and salt. The figures describe the whole contents, including the lime pieces and surrounding oil, rather than drained pieces. It mainly provides fat, with some carbohydrate and a small amount of protein. Per 100g, it contains 739 kJ of energy, 16g of fat, 8.3g of carbohydrate and 1.3g of salt.

Fat provides energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The oil in this pickle contributes to its energy content, while its salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. The amount eaten determines how much energy, fat and salt it contributes to a meal. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.