Capers vs. Chives

Nutrition comparison of Capers and Chives


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of capers versus chives (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and chives:

  • Both chives and capers are high in dietary fiber.
  • Chive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Chive is a great source of potassium.
  • Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of capers and chives is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Capers (Capers, canned) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chives and capers contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, capers is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 26:53:22 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Capers Chives
Protein 26% 36%
Carbohydrates 53% 47%
Fat 22% 17%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both chives and capers are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chives and capers are high in dietary fiber. Caper has 28% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chives and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Chives and capers contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both chives and capers are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than caper - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 30 times more Vitamin A than caper - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Chives and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 765% more Vitamin K than caper - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both capers and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.

Capers Chives
Thiamin 0.018 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.139 MG 0.115 MG
Niacin 0.652 MG 0.647 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.027 MG 0.324 MG
Vitamin B6 0.023 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 23 UG 105 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than caper - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.

iron

Chives and capers contain similar amounts of iron - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.

potassium

Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 640% more potassium than caper - chive has 296mg 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, caper has more kaempferol and quercetin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin than caper per 100 grams.

Capers Chives
kaempferol 131.34 mg 10.0 mg
Quercetin 172.55 mg 4.77 mg
luteolin ~ 0.15 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 6.75 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,

Capers Chives
beta-carotene 83 UG 2612 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 323 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, caper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.

Capers Chives
alpha linoleic acid 0.183 G 0.015 G
DPA 0.001 G ~
Total 0.184 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than caper per 100 grams.

Capers Chives
linoleic acid 0.111 G 0.252 G
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
Total 0.113 G 0.252 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Capers (Capers, canned) and Chives (Chives, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chives or capers contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chives and capers contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.

Is chives or capers better for protein?
Chives and capers contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.

Does chives or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chives and capers are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

Does chives or capers contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than caper - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.