During a hot September 3, 2000, game in Irving, Texas, when temperatures on the field of Texas Stadium reached 109 degrees, Philadelphia players chugged pickle juice and credited the briny solution for their 41-14 win. The Eagles outgained Dallas 425-167, and defensive end Hugh Douglass said, “I may start drinking pickle juice when I’m home chilling.”
A BYU study later confirmed that drinking pickle juice can help relieve a cramp 37 percent faster than drinking water.
| Pickle | Unit | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kosher Dill Pickle Spear | 1 spear (28g) | 5 |
| Hamburger Dill Pickle Chips | 6 slices (28g) | 4 |
| Dill Pickle Relish | 1 tbsp (15g) | 5 |