Spices vs Capers
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, chervil, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 237
Capers 23
Protein (g)
Spices 23.2
Capers 2.36
Carbs (g)
Spices 49.1
Capers 4.89
Fat (g)
Spices 3.90
Capers 0.860
Fiber (g)
Spices 11.3
Capers 3.20
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, chervil, dried — 23.2g vs 2.36g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Capers, canned — 23 vs 237 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, chervil, dried 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 | Spices | Capers | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 237 kcal | 23 kcal | +930% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.20 g | 83.8 g | -91% |
| Protein | 23.2 g | 2.36 g | +883% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.90 g | 0.860 g | +353% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.1 g | 4.89 g | +904% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 11.3 g | 3.20 g | +253% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.169 g | 0.233 g | -27% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.40 g | 0.063 g | +2121% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 50.0 mg | 4.30 mg | +1063% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.380 mg | 0.018 mg | +2011% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.680 mg | 0.139 mg | +389% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.40 mg | 0.652 mg | +728% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.027 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.930 mg | 0.023 mg | +3943% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 274 ug | 23.0 ug | +1091% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 6.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 293 ug | 7.00 ug | +4086% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 83.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.880 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1346 mg | 40.0 mg | +3265% |
| Iron, Fe | 32.0 mg | 1.67 mg | +1813% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 130 mg | 33.0 mg | +294% |
| Phosphorus, P | 450 mg | 10.0 mg | +4400% |
| Potassium, K | 4740 mg | 40.0 mg | +11750% |
| Sodium, Na | 83.0 mg | 2348 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 8.80 mg | 0.320 mg | +2650% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.440 mg | 0.374 mg | +18% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.10 mg | 0.078 mg | +2592% |
| Selenium, Se | 29.3 ug | 1.20 ug | +2342% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 990 kj | 96.0 kj | +931% |
| Ash | 16.6 g | 8.04 g | +106% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.410 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 274 ug | 23.0 ug | +1091% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 274 ug | 23.0 ug | +1091% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5850 IU | 138 IU | +4139% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 24.6 ug | |
| 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 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.169 g | 0.170 g | -1% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 0.036 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.40 g | 0.057 g | +2354% |
| 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 | 1.80 g | 0.304 g | +492% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.80 g | 0.111 g | +1522% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.183 g | -100% |
| 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 | — | 48.0 mg | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Kaempferol | — | 131 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 173 mg | |
* 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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