Capers
Nutrition Facts*
Based on a 2000 calorie diet per servingServing size: 1 tbsp (8.6g)
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0.1
1.1
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0.4
10.6
Calories: 2
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 0.4g
Fiber: 0.3g
Total Fats: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 0.2g
Sodium: 254.9mg
*Data provided by USDA
The pungent pickled flower bud of a Mediterranean shrub (Capparis spinosa).
Capers are often found in recipes that also contain white wine, sun dried tomatoes, herring; pickled, anchovy paste, swordfish and scallops
Substitution for 1 tablespoon capers:
1 tablespoon olives
Note: Substitutions are a suggestion only and may not work well with all recipes. Use your best judgment!