Lemon vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and serrano pepper:
- Both lemon and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 71% |
| Fat | 6% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and serrano pepper are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 32% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 18% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 46 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin K than lemon - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lemon and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lemon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 136% more calcium than serrano pepper - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg 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 lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more myricetin than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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 lemon and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does lemon or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.