Capers

Capers

Capers are the flower bud of a bush native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. Once harvested, the buds are sun-dried and then pickled in vinegar.

While capers range in size, the petite nonpareil variety from southern France is considered the finest.

The pungent briny flavor of capers is a delicious accompaniment to sauces and condiments as well as fish dishes.

Estimated Glycemic Load: 0

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Capers are generally packed in brine but can also be found salted and sold in bulk. Capers should be rinsed before using to remove excess salt.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) CAPERS,CANNED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.5

Calories: 0

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	4 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.1 g	*
Sugars	0.01 g	*
Fiber	0.06 g	*
Protein	0.05 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	2.8 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.09mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.02 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.49 mg	1%
Folate	0.46 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.01 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	0.8 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.03 mg	0%
Magnesium	0.66 mg	0%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	0.2 mg	0%
Potassium	0.8 mg	0%
Selenium	0.02 mcg	0%
Sodium	59.3 mg	2%
Zinc	0.01 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	1.7 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).