Pickle and pimiento loaf, pork
Whole food · Sausages and Luncheon Meats
A savory, pressed meatloaf made from ground pork, studded with briny green pickles and sweet red pimientos. It offers a dense, moist texture with a salty-sweet flavor profile. Nutritionally, it's a high-fat, moderate-protein option with a notable sugar content from the pickles and pimientos.
Calorie split: 20% protein · 15% carbs · 65% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its distinctive sweet-and-salty flavor contrast and its versatility as a sandwich filler, picnic food, or part of a cold platter. It's a nostalgic comfort food in many households.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high fat and sodium content from the pork and pickles can be a concern for heart health or blood pressure. The added sugar may cause blood-sugar spikes. To counteract, serve a thin slice with a large side of leafy greens or steamed vegetables to add fiber and volume, and be mindful of portion size.
Key benefits
- Provides a substantial source of protein from pork.
- Contains fats for satiety and energy.
- Offers a quick, ready-to-eat savory meal component.
- The pimientos contribute some vitamin C and antioxidants.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
This loaf is essentially a variation of a 'head cheese' or 'meat loaf' that uses the natural gelatin from cooking pork to bind the ingredients, rather than eggs or breadcrumbs.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 60.3 g |
| Energy | 225 kcal |
| Energy | 939 kj |
| Protein | 11.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.9 g |
| Ash | 4.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 109 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 153 mg |
| Potassium, K | 371 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 1040 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.11 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 7.9 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 21.0 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.39 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin | 2.5 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.42 mg |
| Folate, total | 37.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 37.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 37.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 31.7 mg |
| Betaine | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.54 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 78.0 ug |
| Retinol | 78.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 147 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 4.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 46.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 260 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 87.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.40 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 33.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.80 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.1 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.20 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.04 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.63 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 58.0 mg |
| Phytosterols | 21.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.11 g |
| Threonine | 0.41 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.45 g |
| Leucine | 0.75 g |
| Lysine | 0.80 g |
| Methionine | 0.26 g |
| Cystine | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.39 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.33 g |
| Valine | 0.48 g |
| Arginine | 0.86 g |
| Histidine | 0.31 g |
| Alanine | 0.62 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.92 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.7 g |
| Glycine | 0.70 g |
| Proline | 0.53 g |
| Serine | 0.42 g |
FAQ
Is pickle and pimiento loaf the same as olive loaf?
They are very similar deli meats, but olive loaf typically features chopped green olives instead of pickles, giving it a more briny, less sweet flavor profile.
Can I eat this if I'm watching my sugar intake?
It contains a moderate amount of sugar (8.46g per 100g) from the sweetened pickles and pimientos. It's best enjoyed in small portions as part of a balanced meal.
What's the best way to serve it?
It's most commonly served cold, sliced thin for sandwiches, crackers, or as part of a cold salad. It can also be pan-fried briefly to crisp the edges.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.25 kcal/g · 20% calories from protein · 1.5 g fiber · 8.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.80 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.