Black Pepper vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Black 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
black pepper
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and black pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black pepper has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Serrano pepper has 22.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and serrano pepper has 87% less calories than black pepper - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to serrano pepper for fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 71% |
| Fat | 12% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and serrano pepper has 90% less carbohydrates than black pepper - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 584% more dietary fiber than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 497% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Serrano pepper has 22.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 12 times more Vitamin K than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both black pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 336% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg 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 black pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Black Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 18 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.694 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and serrano pepper has 90% less calories than black pepper - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does serrano pepper or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and serrano pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does serrano pepper or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does serrano pepper or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does serrano pepper or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 340% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.