Calories in 3 Tbsp of Canned Capers

3 tbsp of canned capers (26 g) has 6 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0.6 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 26% protein, 21% fat and 53% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of canned capers has 4 calories. Burning 6 calories takes about 1 minute of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Canned Capers Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

6cal

in 3 tbsp of canned capers (26 g)

Protein0.6 g26% of calories

Fat0.2 g21% of calories

Carbs1.3 g53% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Canned Capers calories by serving size

Common amounts of canned capers with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.2 g
1 tbsp	9 g	2	0.2 g	0.1 g	0.4 g
3 tbsp	26 g	6	0.6 g	0.2 g	1.3 g
1 oz	28 g	7	0.7 g	0.2 g	1.4 g
100g	100 g	23	2.4 g	0.9 g	4.9 g
4 oz	113 g	26	2.7 g	1 g	5.5 g

Canned Capers vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.

Spearmint44

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Canned Capers23

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Cider Vinegar21

Red Wine Vinegar19

Distilled Vinegar18

Canned Capers: common questions

How many calories are in 3 tbsp of canned capers?

3 tbsp of canned capers weighs about 26 g and has 6 calories.

How much protein is in 3 tbsp of canned capers?

3 tbsp of canned capers has 0.6 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 tbsp of canned capers?

3 tbsp of canned capers has 1.3 g of carbohydrates, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.

How much canned capers is 100 calories?

100 calories of canned capers is 435 g, about 51 tbsp of canned capers.

More about canned capers

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172238. Original description: Capers, canned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.