Capers · Capparis spinosa

Capers, canned

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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23 kcal Calories

2.4 g Protein

4.9 g Carbs

0.9 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 38/100

How many beneficial nutrients Capers, canned delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Capers, canned come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

23 kcal / serving

53% from carbs

Carbs 53%

4.9 g per serving
Fat 21%

0.9 g per serving
Protein 26%

2.4 g per serving

What Capers, canned is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper42% Vitamin K21% Dietary Fiber11% Riboflavin (B2)11%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	4.9 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3.2 g	11%
Total Sugars	0.4 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.9 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.2 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	183.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	111.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	170.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	36.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	4.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	57.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	111.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	2.4 g	5%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	7.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	4.3 mg	5%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.9 mg	6%
Vitamin K	24.6 mcg	21%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin (B3)	0.7 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	1%
Folate (B9)	23.0 mcg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.0 mg	1%
Choline	6.5 mg	1%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	40.0 mg	3%
Iron	1.7 mg	9%
Magnesium	33.0 mg	8%
Phosphorus	10.0 mg	1%
Potassium	40.0 mg	1%
Sodium	2,964.0 mg	129%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.4 mg	42%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	1.2 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	48.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	8.0 g	—

About Capers, canned

Capers are the small, tangy flower buds of the caper bush (Capparis spinosa), a hardy, sprawling shrub that thrives in the rocky, sun-baked soils around the Mediterranean and Middle East. Picked by hand before they bloom, the buds are far too bitter to eat fresh, so they are cured in salt or brine, a process that develops their signature briny, lemony, slightly floral punch and the mustard-like compounds behind their bite.

The tiniest buds, called nonpareil, are the most prized and delicate, while buds left to grow larger, and the fruit that follows the flowers, become the bigger caperberries sold with their stems. Capers bring a salty, piquant zing to pasta puttanesca, chicken and veal piccata, smoked salmon and bagels, tartar and remoulade sauces, and bright Mediterranean salads. They are very low in calories and contribute antioxidants such as quercetin and rutin, though curing makes them high in sodium.

Salt-packed capers have the fullest flavor, while brined ones are ready to use. Either way, rinse or soak them briefly to mellow the salt, and once opened keep the jar in the refrigerator with the buds submerged in their liquid.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Capers, canned?

There are 23 calories in 100 g of Capers, canned, or about 2 calories in 1 tbsp, drained (9 g).

How much protein is in Capers, canned?

Capers, canned contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Capers, canned?

Capers, canned has 4.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Capers, canned?

Capers, canned provides 0.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Capers, canned a good source of?

Capers, canned is an excellent source of Copper (42% DV) and Vitamin K (21% DV) and a good source of Dietary Fiber and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.