Capers vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Capers and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
capers
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and kimchi:
- Caper has more pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Capers (Capers, canned) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of calories - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, capers is similar to kimchi for protein, carbs and fat. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 24:49:27 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Capers | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 49% | 51% |
| Fat | 27% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kimchi and capers are low in carbohydrates - kimchi 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 100% more dietary fiber than kimchi - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of protein - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and capers are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caper has more Vitamin C than kimchi - caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Caper has more pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both capers and kimchi contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Capers | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.018 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.652 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.027 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of calcium - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 50% more iron than caper - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Kimchi has 278% more potassium than caper - kimchi has 151mg 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 kimchi contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Capers | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 83 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both capers and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Capers | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.183 G | 0.137 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.184 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both capers and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Capers | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.104 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.104 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.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kimchi or capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Kimchi and capers contain similar amounts of calories - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does kimchi or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kimchi and capers are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.