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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of broccoli and serrano pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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

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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



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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.