Strawberries vs. Capers
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Capers
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
capers
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and capers:
- Caper has 10.9 times less sugar than strawberry.
- Caper has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than caper.
- Caper has more riboflavin, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid.
- Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Capers (Capers, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and capers contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to capers per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for capers, 24:49:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 49% |
| Fat | 8% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g 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 60% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Caper has 10.9 times less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Caper has 252% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and capers are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than caper - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Caper has 10 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Caper has more riboflavin, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid. Both strawberries and capers contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.652 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caper has 150% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Caper has 307% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberry has 283% more potassium than caper - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Strawberries | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 131.34 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 172.55 mg |
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, caper has more beta-carotene than strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than caper per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 83 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, caper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.183 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.184 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and capers contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.111 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.113 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Capers (Capers, canned) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and capers contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does strawberries or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.