*If you want to use actual pickles, use 1/2 cup diced pickles and 2 tablespoons of pickle juice.**Or two teaspoons of dried dill weed.Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.The calories shown are based on the recipe making 2 cups of dip, with 1 serving being about 1/4 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**