Food guide

Canned Capers

Canned Capers is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canned capers for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 23 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canned Capers
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	23 kcal	23 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2.4 g	2.4 g	10.4 g
Carbohydrate	4.9 g	4.9 g	21.3 g
Fat	0.9 g	0.9 g	3.9 g
Fibre	3.2 g	3.2 g	13.9 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned capers, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canned Capers
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	7 µg	7 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	4.3 mg	4.3 mg	5%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.88 mg	0.88 mg	6%
Vitamin K	24.6 µg	24.6 µg	21%
Thiamin	0.018 mg	0.018 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	11%
Niacin	0.65 mg	0.65 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.023 mg	0.023 mg	1%
Folate	23 µg	23 µg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.027 mg	0.027 mg	<1%
Choline	6.5 mg	6.5 mg	1%
Minerals
Calcium	40 mg	40 mg	3%
Iron	1.7 mg	1.7 mg	9%
Magnesium	33 mg	33 mg	8%
Phosphorus	10 mg	10 mg	<1%
Potassium	40 mg	40 mg	<1%
Sodium	2348 mg	2348 mg	102%
Zinc	0.32 mg	0.32 mg	3%
Selenium	1.2 µg	1.2 µg	2%
Copper	0.37 mg	0.37 mg	41%
Manganese	0.078 mg	0.078 mg	3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Capers, canned

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canned capers?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Canned Capers is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Sodium varies widely in canned foods; rinsing or choosing no-salt-added labels helps.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.