Carrots vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Carrots and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrots
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrots and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than serrano pepper, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Serrano pepper has more Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrots | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 71% |
| Fat | 5% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 32% more dietary fiber than carrot - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and carrots are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 661% more Vitamin C than carrot - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 16 times more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin B6. Both carrots and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Carrots | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.273 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 200% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 187% more iron than carrot - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and carrots are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.11 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.21 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, carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than serrano pepper per 100 grams, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8285 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3477 UG | 18 UG |
| lycopene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 256 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrots and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrots | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.1 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: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does serrano pepper or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does serrano pepper or carrots contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and carrots are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.