Broccoli vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and broccoli are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Serrano pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 71% |
| Fat | 7% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 42% more dietary fiber than broccoli - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and broccoli are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 99% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 761% more Vitamin K than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both broccoli and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Broccoli | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 327% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and broccoli are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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, serrano pepper has more luteolin and quercetin than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more kaempferol than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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, both broccoli and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Broccoli | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does serrano pepper or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does serrano pepper or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and broccoli are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.