Pecan vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and pecan are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, serrano pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
- Serrano pepper has 52% less carbohydrates than pecan.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and serrano pepper has 95% less calories than pecan - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and pecan has 691 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 71% |
| Fat | 88% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper has 52% less carbohydrates than pecan - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pecan comprise of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and pecan are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 159% more dietary fiber than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and pecan contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pecan has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 427% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and pecan has 9.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and serrano pepper has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 39 times more Vitamin C than pecan - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 14 times more Vitamin A than pecan - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, serrano pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both pecan and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Pecan | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 536% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 194% more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and pecan are high in potassium. Pecan has 34% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and pecan has 410mg 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,
| Pecan | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 534 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 20.697 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or pecan contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and serrano pepper has 100% less calories than pecan - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and pecan has 691 calories.
Does serrano pepper or pecan have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pecan - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pecan comprise of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch.
Does serrano pepper or pecan contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
Does serrano pepper or pecan contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and pecan are high in potassium. Pecan has 30% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.