Fennel vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Fennel and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fennel
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fennel and serrano pepper:
- Both fennel and serrano pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
- Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fennel is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Fennel has a macronutrient ratio of 14:81:6 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fennel | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 71% |
| Fat | 6% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in fennel are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and serrano pepper are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 19% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 274% more Vitamin C than fennel - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 432% more Vitamin K than serrano pepper - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both fennel and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Fennel | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.64 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.232 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 345% more calcium than serrano pepper - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of iron - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Fennel has 36% more potassium than serrano pepper - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 fennel and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Fennel | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 578 UG | 534 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 607 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fennel and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fennel | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.169 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.169 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: Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does fennel or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does fennel or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in fennel are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does fennel or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Both fennel and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Fennel has 40% more potassium than serrano pepper - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.