Calories in Capers, canned
Generic food Canned Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Capers, canned contains 23 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, drained (8.6 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 21% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for copper, 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 11% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.86 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 2,348 mg | 102% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars I | 0.41 g | |
| Protein M | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A M | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C M | 4.3 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.88 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K I | 24.6 µg | 21% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.018 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.027 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.023 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 6.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Potassium M | 40 mg | 0.9% |
| Zinc M | 0.32 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.37 mg | 42% |
| Manganese M | 0.078 mg | 3% |
| Selenium I | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 21%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.4 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber3.2 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars0.41 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat0.86 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.23 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium2,348 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water83.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.063 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.057 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 83 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols M | 48 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water M | 83.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 96 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 138 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 23 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon juice, 100%, canned or bottled Canned | 17 | 0.45 g | 5.6 g | 0.07 g |
| Lime juice, 100%, canned or bottled Canned | 21 | 0.25 g | 6.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Dill weed, fresh Raw | 43 | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Basil, fresh Raw | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.64 g |
| Pimiento | 28 | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 0.37 g |
| Mustard, prepared, yellow | 61 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Mustard | 69 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Hot pepper sauce | 12 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.76 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned capers?
100 g of canned capers has 23 kcal. 1 tbsp, drained (8.6 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in canned capers?
Canned capers contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.2 g in 1 tbsp, drained (8.6 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in canned capers?
Canned capers has 4.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 0.41 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned capers?
Canned capers contains 0.86 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.23 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned capers contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (42% DV), Vitamin K (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned capers?
100 g contains 2,348 mg of sodium, 102% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172238. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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