Peppers vs Capers
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Peppers, serrano, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peppers 32
Capers 23
Protein (g)
Peppers 1.74
Capers 2.36
Carbs (g)
Peppers 6.70
Capers 4.89
Fat (g)
Peppers 0.440
Capers 0.860
Fiber (g)
Peppers 3.70
Capers 3.20
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Capers, canned — 2.36g vs 1.74g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Capers, canned — 23 vs 32 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Peppers, serrano, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Peppers | Capers | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 32 kcal | 23 kcal | +39% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 90.3 g | 83.8 g | +8% |
| Protein | 1.74 g | 2.36 g | -26% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.440 g | 0.860 g | -49% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.70 g | 4.89 g | +37% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.70 g | 3.20 g | +16% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.059 g | 0.233 g | -75% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.023 g | 0.063 g | -63% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 44.9 mg | 4.30 mg | +944% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.054 mg | 0.018 mg | +200% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.081 mg | 0.139 mg | -42% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.54 mg | 0.652 mg | +136% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.200 mg | 0.027 mg | +641% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.505 mg | 0.023 mg | +2096% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 23.0 ug | 23.0 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 8.90 mg | 6.50 mg | +37% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 47.0 ug | 7.00 ug | +571% |
| Carotene, beta | 534 ug | 83.0 ug | +543% |
| Carotene, alpha | 18.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.690 mg | 0.880 mg | -22% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 40.0 mg | -72% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.860 mg | 1.67 mg | -49% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 33.0 mg | -33% |
| Phosphorus, P | 40.0 mg | 10.0 mg | +300% |
| Potassium, K | 305 mg | 40.0 mg | +663% |
| Sodium, Na | 10.0 mg | 2348 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.260 mg | 0.320 mg | -19% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.129 mg | 0.374 mg | -66% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.187 mg | 0.078 mg | +140% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.400 ug | 1.20 ug | -67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 134 kj | 96.0 kj | +40% |
| Ash | 0.870 g | 8.04 g | -89% |
| Total Sugars | 3.83 g | 0.410 g | +834% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 23.0 ug | 23.0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 23.0 ug | 23.0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 40.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 937 IU | 138 IU | +579% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 544 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 11.8 ug | 24.6 ug | -52% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.043 g | 0.170 g | -75% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.036 g | -72% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.004 g | -50% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.021 g | 0.057 g | -63% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.222 g | 0.304 g | -27% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.216 g | 0.111 g | +95% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.006 g | 0.183 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | 6.00 mg | 48.0 mg | -87% |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 2.00 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Luteolin | 4.14 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | — | 131 mg | |
| Quercetin | 16.0 mg | 173 mg | -91% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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