The Dill Chips 17 oz jar of lower-sodium pickles by [PICKLES], made in Atlanta

octubre 18, 2026 · Por Atlanta Pickles Team

Low Sodium Pickles: Big Flavor With 79% Less Sodium

Most people who love pickles have had the same moment: you finish a few spears, reach for water, and realize the main thing you tasted was salt. Supermarket pickles lean hard on sodium because salt is cheap and it covers for a short ingredient budget.

Ours do not. Every [PICKLES] jar has 79% less sodium than typical store-bought pickles, and the flavor is bigger, not smaller. Here is why that matters, which jars to start with, and why lower-sodium pickles make an easy everyday snack and a thoughtful gift.

The short version: [PICKLES] pickles have 79% less sodium than typical store-bought pickles. They are made in small batches in Atlanta with Georgia-grown cucumbers, packed in 17 oz glass jars, and ship free in the US on 2 or more jars.

Why most pickles taste so salty

A mass-market pickle is built to sit on a shelf and taste the same in every store in the country. Salt does a lot of that work, so it ends up being the loudest flavor in the jar. Read the label on a big-brand spear next to ours and the difference in the sodium line is hard to miss.

When salt is turned down, the rest of the jar has to carry the flavor: vinegar, herbs, spices, garlic and peppers. That is the whole idea behind a craft pickle, and it is why our pickles taste like dill, garlic, bay leaf or red jalapeño instead of just "salty".

What 79% less sodium means for you

You taste the pickle, not the salt shaker

With less salt in the way, the spices come through. The Dill Chips taste of coriander and lemon-lime zest. The Vintage tastes of classic pickling spice and crushed bay leaf. You notice the difference on the first bite.

A snack you can keep reaching for

Pickles are a go-to crunchy snack, and a lower-sodium jar makes it easier to enjoy a few more spears without the salt overload. If you are keeping an eye on how much sodium you eat, a jar of ours is an easy swap for the supermarket brand.

Brine worth sipping

Pickle-juice fans drink the brine straight or as a post-workout sip. Vinegar brine naturally contains electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and a pickle-brine shot is a post-workout classic. For a ready-to-pour bottle, see The Pickle Juice and our pickle juice guide.

Label-reader tip: compare sodium per serving on the Nutrition Facts panel, not the front of the jar. Words like "natural" or "craft" on a label say nothing about salt. The number does.

The best low-sodium pickles to start with

Every jar we make carries the same 79% less sodium, so you can pick purely by flavor. We sort them into three families: Sour, Spicy and Sweet.

If you love a classic dill

The Dill Chips are the least sour on our scale, with coriander and lemon-lime zest. The Kosher Dill Spears are the garlicky deli-style spear. The Vintage is medium sour with classic pickling spice, and The Power Sour is the most sour jar we make. Browse the whole classic dill collection.

If you want an award winner

The Banana Pickle won Flavor of Georgia Best Pickle in 2024. It is named for banana peppers, it is not spicy, and it tastes like a well-balanced garlic dill. Its twin, The Green Tomatoes, was a Flavor of Georgia 2026 Category Winner.

If you like heat

Every jar with "Spicy" in the name is a 3 out of 5, made with chili flakes and habanero. The Spicy Garlic won a 2026 Good Food Award. For the hottest jar, The Ghost Pickle is a 4 out of 5. See the spicy pickles heat scale.

If you want something beyond cucumbers

The Okra and The Golden Beets bring a different crunch to the same lower-sodium brine. Our pickled vegetables guide covers the full range.

Low-sodium pickles for every occasion

Everyday snacking: keep a jar of spears in the fridge for an afternoon crunch.
Game day and parties: a board of chips, spears, okra and golden beets feeds a crowd. Our game day snack guide has the playbook.
Holiday tables: pickles cut through rich food. See the Thanksgiving pickle board.
Gifts: for the pickle lover who reads labels, a gift box of lower-sodium jars says you paid attention.

Try two families at once. Two jars unlock free US shipping. Pair a sour jar with a spicy one and find your favorite.

Lower-sodium pickle gifts and the [PICKLES] CLUB

Our gift boxes hold two, three or six jars, and themed sets like The Dill Box make picking easy. Build Your Pickle Box lets you choose every jar. For the person who would eat pickles every day, the [PICKLES] CLUB sends six jars of new flavors every month.

Low-sodium pickles FAQ

Are Atlanta Pickles low in sodium?

Our pickles have 79% less sodium than typical store-bought pickles, across every flavor.

Do lower-sodium pickles taste bland?

Not ours. With less salt, the dill, garlic, bay leaf, spices and peppers do the talking, so the flavor is often bolder.

Which low-sodium pickle is best for someone who does not like heat?

The Banana Pickle. Despite the name, it has no heat. It is a well-balanced garlic dill and won Best Pickle at Flavor of Georgia in 2024.

Where are your cucumbers from?

Our pickles are made in small batches in Atlanta with Georgia-grown cucumbers.

Do they need to be refrigerated?

Not until you open them. Our jars are shelf-stable for up to two years unopened. Refrigerate after opening.

Where can I buy low-sodium pickles?

Order online from shop all pickles. We ship nationwide, free on 2 or more jars, and you can find us at Atlanta-area farmers markets. Our checklist for the best pickles to buy online and the Atlanta Pickles FAQ have more.

Our pickles are a food, not a treatment for any health condition.