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Capers (Canned)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Capers, canned

Spices and Herbs

A 100g serving covers 102% of the daily recommended Sodium, making Capers (Canned) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (2.4g), fat (0.9g), and carbohydrates (4.9g) per 100g. At just 23 calories per 100g, Capers (Canned) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. Sodium is notably high at 2348mg per 100g (102% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Fiber content sits at 3.2g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Capers (Canned) delivers meaningful amounts of 5 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories23KCAL
Protein2.4G
Fat0.86G
Carbs4.9G
Fiber3.2G

Calorie Distribution

37kcal
  • Protein26%2.4 g
  • Fat21%0.86 g
  • Carbs53%4.9 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water83.8G
Energy23.0KCAL
Protein2.4G
Total lipid (fat)0.86G
Carbohydrate, by difference4.9G
Fiber, total dietary3.2G
Total Sugars0.41G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid4.3MG
Thiamin0.02MG
Riboflavin0.14MG
Niacin0.65MG
Vitamin B-60.02MG
Folate, total23.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE7.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.88MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)24.6UG
Calcium, Ca40.0MG
Iron, Fe1.7MG
Magnesium, Mg33.0MG
Phosphorus, P10.0MG
Potassium, K40.0MG
Sodium, Na2348MG
Zinc, Zn0.32MG
Copper, Cu0.37MG
Manganese, Mn0.08MG
Selenium, Se1.2UG
Energy96.0kJ
Ash8.0G
Pantothenic acid0.03MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food23.0UG
Folate, DFE23.0UG
Choline, total6.5MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta83.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU138IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.23G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00.001G
SFA 16:00.17G
SFA 18:00.04G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.06G
MUFA 16:10.004G
MUFA 18:10.06G
MUFA 20:10.001G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.30G
PUFA 18:20.11G
PUFA 18:30.18G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.002G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.001G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Phytosterols48.0MG
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
tbsp, drained (8.6g)20.2g0.1g0.4g

Scaled from Capers (Canned)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Capers (Canned) is a excellent source of Sodium (102% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Capers (Canned) is a good source of Fiber (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber

Dietary Considerations

  • At 2348mg of sodium per 100g, Capers (Canned) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Sodium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Fiber: top 17% (#1,405 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.86G1%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 2348MG102%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9G2%
Dietary Fiber 3.2G11%
Total Sugars 0.41G
Protein 2.4G5%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 40.0MG3%
Iron 1.7MG9%
Potassium 40.0MG1%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172238.

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