Capers
Low GI
GL 0.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Extremely high sodium content
Capers has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.2.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #172238 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Capers
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Capers is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp, drained | 9 g | 0.1 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.4 g |
| Natural | 0.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 2960 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Minimal processing level
- Extremely high sodium content
- Often packed in vinegar/brine
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Capers
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Lemon-Caper Baked Cod with Herb Butter Sauce 30 min · 7 ingredients · medium -
Chicken Cacciatore 45 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Königsberger Klopse in Caper Cream Sauce with Celeriac Mash 40 min · 16 ingredients · advanced -
Low-GI Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Aubergine) 40 min · 13 ingredients · advanced -
Niçoise-Style Salad with Tuna, Green Beans, and Soft-Boiled Eggs 25 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Open-Faced Danish Smørrebrød — Low-Glycemic Rye Sandwiches 35 min · 19 ingredients · medium -
Mediterranean Prawn and Tomato Stew with Lemon-Herb Gremolata 45 min · 15 ingredients · medium -
Roggenbrot with Smoked Salmon and Herb Cream Cheese 10 min · 10 ingredients · easy -
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pearl Barley Salad with Balsamic Dressing 45 min · 14 ingredients · medium -
Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad with Spring Asparagus 15 min · 8 ingredients · easy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Capers?
Capers has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Capers good for people with insulin resistance?
Capers has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Capers has the lowest glycemic load?
Capers has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Capers in this database (1 per 100 g).
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