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Canned capers calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of canned capers contains 23 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 4.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat. It provides 3.2 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 26% Carbs 53% Fat 21%
How canned capers compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canned capers | 23 kcal | 2.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Fresh basil | 23 kcal | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Cider vinegar | 21 kcal | 0 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Fresh dill weed | 43 kcal | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Red wine vinegar | 19 kcal | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for canned capers
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 5.9 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in canned capers
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 24.6 µg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.65 mg | 4% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common canned capers servings
How many calories in a portion of canned capers — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp, drained (9 g) | 2.1 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 23 kcal | 2 g | 5 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned capers?
Canned capers has 23 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in canned capers?
Canned capers contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is canned capers low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Canned capers has 4.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
How much fiber does canned capers have?
Canned capers has 3.2 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Is canned capers low in calories?
Compared with other spices & herbs it is: 23 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 290.5 kcal.
Are these canned capers calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172238 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
