Red Bell Pepper vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Red Bell Pepper and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
red bell pepper
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in red bell pepper and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than serrano pepper, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, red bell pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to serrano pepper for fat. Red bell pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:79:8 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Red Bell Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 71% |
| Fat | 8% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 76% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 184% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 234% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both red bell pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Red Bell Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.085 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.979 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.317 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 100% more iron than red bell pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 45% more potassium than red bell pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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,
| Red Bell Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.61 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.23 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than serrano pepper per 100 grams, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams. Both red bell pepper and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Red Bell Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1624 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 20 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 51 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Red Bell Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.1 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: Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does serrano pepper or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does serrano pepper or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 50% more potassium than red bell pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.