Peas vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Peas and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peas
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peas and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has more thiamin and folate, however, serrano pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper has 54% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Serrano pepper has 60% less calories than pea.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper has 60% less calories than pea - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peas is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to serrano pepper for carbs. Peas has a macronutrient ratio of 26:69:5 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peas | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 71% |
| Fat | 5% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper has 54% less carbohydrates than pea - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 54% more dietary fiber than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 211% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and peas are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and peas are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper has 12% more Vitamin C than pea - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin and folate, however, serrano pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both peas and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Peas | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.266 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.132 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 2.09 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.104 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.169 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 65 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 127% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 71% more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and peas are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 25% more potassium than pea - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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 peas and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Peas | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 449 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 21 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 2477 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Peas | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both peas and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Peas | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.152 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: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper has 60% less calories than pea - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does serrano pepper or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pea - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does serrano pepper or peas contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and peas are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 30% more potassium than pea - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.