Sauces, condiments & pantry

Capers

Capers has 23 calories per 100 g, with 2.4 g protein, 4.9 g carbohydrates and 0.9 g fat. A typical portion (1 tbsp, drained, 8.6 g) has 2 calories.

23kcal · per 100 g96 kJ
  • Protein2.4 g
  • Carbs4.9 g
  • Fat0.9 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat0.9 g1%
Saturated fat0.2 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2,348 mg102%
Total carbohydrate4.9 g2%
Dietary fiber3.2 g11%
Total sugars0.4 g
Protein2.4 g5%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium40 mg3%
Iron1.7 mg9%
Potassium40 mg1%
Magnesium33 mg8%
Vitamin A (RAE)7 µg1%
Vitamin C4.3 mg5%
Folate (DFE)23 µg6%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water83.9 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • A good source of fiber (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • High in sodium (20% DV or more per 100 g) — worth watching if you're limiting it.
  • Low in saturated fat and cholesterol (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 10.3 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 1.7 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 3.2 g fiber).
  • Sugars are 8% of its carbohydrate.

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.