Mushroom vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to serrano pepper for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 71% |
| Fat | 9% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 270% more dietary fiber than mushroom - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and mushroom are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin A than mushroom - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than serrano pepper - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and serrano pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin K than mushroom - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both mushroom and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Mushroom | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Serrano pepper has 267% more calcium than mushroom - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.16 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is serrano pepper or mushroom better for protein?
Serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does serrano pepper or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does serrano pepper or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and mushroom are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.