Spices & herbs

Capers, canned

FDC 172238tbsp, drained (9 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 1 · -92 vs Spices & herbs median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.4 g · 26%Carb 4.9 g · 53%Fat 0.9 g · 21%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories23 kcal1%
Total fat0.86 g1%
Saturated fat0.23 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2350 mg102%
Carbohydrate4.9 g2%
Dietary fiber3.2 g11%
Sugars0.41 g
Protein2.4 g5%
Potassium40 mg1%
Calcium40 mg3%
Iron1.7 mg9%
Magnesium33 mg8%
Vitamin C4.3 mg5%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E0.88 mg6%

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FDC 172238

Original 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.

Dietary fiber11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density1 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g2.4 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g3.2 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g2350 vs 35 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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Vanilla extract, imitation, no alcoholDensity 3 vs 1Vinegar, balsamicDensity 12 vs 1Vanilla extractDensity 26 vs 1

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