Lime vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and serrano pepper:
- Both lime and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lime (Limes, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 71% |
| Fat | 3% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and serrano pepper are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 32% more dietary fiber than lime - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper has 54% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 22 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lime | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 200% more calcium than serrano pepper - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of iron - lime 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 199% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg 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,
| Lime | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lime has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Lime | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.036 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: Lime (Limes, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lime or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does lime or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
Does lime or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.