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Small, olive-green oval caper fruits with slender stems and slightly wrinkled skins are scattered on a plate, some cut open to show their tiny seeds.
●Low GI
★Natural

Caper pepper Calories

Low-calorie pepper variety with vitamin C

In season: Summer · Autumn

CALORIES · 100 G

31kcal

GI

15low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

211mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.1g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Caper pepper (45 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 31 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.7 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 57.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Caper pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g

14

KCAL / 45G

Carbs

2.7g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fiber

0.9g

· 3% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 15% · Fat 6%

Caper pepper nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (45 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories14 kcal
Total fat0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0.01 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium1.8 mg0%
Total carbohydrate2.7 g1%
Fiber0.9 g3%
Protein0.5 g1%

Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.

Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.

Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.

Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.

Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.

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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Caper pepper?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)45 g14 kcal
1 piece (small)20 g6 kcal
1 serving (whole)50 g16 kcal
1 piece (large)75 g23 kcal
1 cup (chopped)90 g28 kcal
2 piece (medium)90 g28 kcal
100 g100 g31 kcal

Calculated from 31 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Caper pepper

What does Caper pepper taste like?

Caper pepper tastes like a fresh pepper, with sweetness or heat varying by variety. Try a small piece before adding it to a dish so you can judge its flavor and intensity.

How do you cook Caper pepper?

Caper pepper can be sautéed, roasted, or added to stews and sauces. Wash it first, remove the stem, and cut it to the size you need; add it earlier for softness or near the end for more bite.

Can you eat Caper pepper raw?

Yes, you can eat Caper pepper raw after washing it and removing the stem. Slice it into salads or serve it with dips; taste a small piece first if you are unsure about its heat.

Is Caper pepper spicy?

Caper pepper is not reliably mild or hot across every variety, so its heat can vary. Taste a small piece before cooking, and remove the inner ribs and seeds if you want to reduce the burn.

Can you roast Caper pepper?

Yes, roasting Caper pepper softens its flesh and adds a smoky flavor. Roast it until the skin blisters, then cover it briefly to loosen the skin before peeling or chopping it.

Do you remove the seeds from Caper pepper?

You do not have to remove Caper pepper seeds; they are edible. Remove the seeds and inner ribs if you prefer a cleaner texture or want to reduce the pepper's heat in a recipe.

How should you store fresh Caper pepper?

Store fresh Caper pepper unwashed in the refrigerator, in a produce bag or container that allows some airflow. Keep it dry and wash it just before use to help prevent it from softening quickly.

Can you freeze Caper pepper?

Yes, Caper pepper freezes well for cooking. Wash and dry it thoroughly, remove the stem, and freeze it whole or chopped; thawed pepper is softer, so use it in cooked dishes rather than salads.

Can you pickle Caper pepper?

Yes, Caper pepper can be pickled whole or sliced. Clean the peppers and cover them with your preferred pickling brine; tasting one first helps you account for its natural heat when seasoning the brine.

What can you make with Caper pepper?

Caper pepper works in omelets, pasta sauces, roasted vegetable dishes, and sandwiches. Match the cut to the recipe: finely chopped pepper blends into sauces, while larger pieces keep more texture in a cooked dish.

Caper pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

57.15mg · 64% DV

Vitamin A

70.65µg · 8% DV

B6

0.1mg · 6% DV

Vitamin E

0.72mg · 5% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.03mg · 3% DV

Potassium ⭐

95mg · 3% DV

Manganese

0.05mg · 2% DV

Phosphorus

12mg · 2% DV

Sodium

1.8mg · 0% DV

Caper pepper Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

15
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.5
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Caper pepper

To burn the 14 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):

🚶

3min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

1min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

2min

Cycling

🏊

2min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Caper pepper?

Despite its name, Caper pepper is a pepper variety, rather than a caper bud. It can be eaten fresh, cooked into dishes or served pickled; its flavour and heat can vary with the variety and ripeness, so taste a small piece before using it if you are unsure.

In Turkey, peppers like this are at home on the breakfast table, in salads and meze, or roasted and served alongside a main dish. Elsewhere, use Caper pepper much like other fresh peppers: raw for crunch, or grilled, sautéed and added to stews. It is low in calories and provides fibre, with vitamin C as a nutritional highlight. Grill it with little oil or pair it with yoghurt-based dips for a lighter plate.

How Nutritious Is Caper pepper?

Nutrient density

High

78/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Is Caper pepper Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Caper pepper Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Caper pepper Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Caper pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.01g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.06g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.