Capers vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Capers and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
capers
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and pickles:
- Caper has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, pickle contains more pantothenic acid.
- Caper has signficantly more iron than pickle.
- Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Capers (Capers, canned) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and capers contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, capers is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pickles for fat. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 26:53:22 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Capers | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 67% |
| Fat | 22% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and capers are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 220% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Caper has 372% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and capers are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Caper has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, pickle contains more pantothenic acid. Both capers and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Capers | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.018 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.652 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.027 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 43% more calcium than caper - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Caper has signficantly more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Pickle has 193% more potassium than caper - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both capers and pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Capers | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 83 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, caper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pickle per 100 grams.
| Capers | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.183 G | 0.07 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.184 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, caper has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Capers | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.052 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does pickles or capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and capers contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does pickles or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and capers are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.