Apple vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Serrano pepper has 51% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Serrano pepper has 63% less sugar than apple.
- Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper has 38% less calories than apple - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 71% |
| Fat | 3% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper has 51% less carbohydrates than apple - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and apple are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 54% more dietary fiber than apple - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper has 63% less sugar than apple - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and apple contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and apple are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 876% more Vitamin C than apple - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 14 times more Vitamin A than apple - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Serrano pepper and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 617% more iron than apple - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 185% more potassium than apple - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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,
| Apple | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | 15.98 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,
| Apple | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 534 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.216 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper has 40% less calories than apple - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does serrano pepper or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper has 50% fewer carbohydrates than apple - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does serrano pepper or apple contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than apple - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.