Why do pickles have a serving size if there are no calories?

[samanthaforever]

I like pickles.

 

[AustinN]

there is still arecommendedd amount of salt, carbs, and minerals that stem from pickles.

 

[hossfly820]

because of all the sodium in them

 

[Jane]

Per federal law, the nutritional values have to be listed on all containers. So for pickles they list what is in a cucumber, any herbs, spices, preservatives and added ingredients.