Spices vs Capers
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, rosemary, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 331
Capers 23
Protein (g)
Spices 4.88
Capers 2.36
Carbs (g)
Spices 64.1
Capers 4.89
Fat (g)
Spices 15.2
Capers 0.860
Fiber (g)
Spices 42.6
Capers 3.20
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, rosemary, dried — 4.88g vs 2.36g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Capers, canned — 23 vs 331 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, rosemary, 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 | 331 kcal | 23 kcal | +1339% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.31 g | 83.8 g | -89% |
| Protein | 4.88 g | 2.36 g | +107% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.2 g | 0.860 g | +1670% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.1 g | 4.89 g | +1210% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 42.6 g | 3.20 g | +1231% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.37 g | 0.233 g | +3064% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.01 g | 0.063 g | +4684% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 61.2 mg | 4.30 mg | +1323% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.514 mg | 0.018 mg | +2756% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.428 mg | 0.139 mg | +208% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.00 mg | 0.652 mg | +53% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.027 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.74 mg | 0.023 mg | +7465% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 307 ug | 23.0 ug | +1235% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 6.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 156 ug | 7.00 ug | +2129% |
| 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 | 1280 mg | 40.0 mg | +3100% |
| Iron, Fe | 29.3 mg | 1.67 mg | +1651% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 220 mg | 33.0 mg | +567% |
| Phosphorus, P | 70.0 mg | 10.0 mg | +600% |
| Potassium, K | 955 mg | 40.0 mg | +2288% |
| Sodium, Na | 50.0 mg | 2348 mg | -98% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.23 mg | 0.320 mg | +909% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.550 mg | 0.374 mg | +47% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.87 mg | 0.078 mg | +2294% |
| Selenium, Se | 4.60 ug | 1.20 ug | +283% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1387 kj | 96.0 kj | +1345% |
| Ash | 6.53 g | 8.04 g | -19% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.410 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 307 ug | 23.0 ug | +1235% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 307 ug | 23.0 ug | +1235% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3128 IU | 138 IU | +2167% |
| 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) | 0.050 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.037 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.315 g | 0.001 g | +31400% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.131 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.99 g | 0.170 g | +2836% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.094 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.600 g | 0.036 g | +1567% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.379 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.387 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.294 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.059 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.170 g | 0.004 g | +4150% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.66 g | 0.057 g | +4567% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.125 g | 0.001 g | +12400% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.34 g | 0.304 g | +669% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.16 g | 0.111 g | +945% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.08 g | 0.183 g | +488% |
| 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 | 58.0 mg | 48.0 mg | +21% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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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