Parsley vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and parsley are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Serrano pepper has more Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 71% |
| Fat | 17% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 12% more dietary fiber than parsley - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and parsley are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 196% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 796% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 137 times more Vitamin K than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate. Both parsley and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Parsley | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 621% more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 82% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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, parsley has more apigenin, kaempferol and myricetin than serrano pepper per 100 grams, however, serrano pepper contains more luteolin and quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 215.46 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.09 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 1.49 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 14.84 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 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,
| Parsley | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5054 UG | 534 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5561 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parsley and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parsley | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parsley and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parsley | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.115 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: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does serrano pepper or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does serrano pepper or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does serrano pepper or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 620% more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does serrano pepper or parsley contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 80% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.