Capers, canned
FDC 172238tbsp, drained (9 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 1 · -92 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Capers, canned is mostly calories with little else, scoring 1 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 59 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of dietary fiber (11% DV). Most of its 23 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (2350 mg per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.86 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 0.41 g | |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88 mg | 6% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 212 mg | 9% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.44 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.04 g | |
| Protein | 0.21 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.39 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.63 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172238Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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