Cantaloupe vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and serrano pepper:
- Both cantaloupe and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cantaloupe has more beta-carotene than serrano pepper, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Serrano pepper has 51% less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for serrano pepper, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 72% |
| Fat | 5% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 311% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper has 51% less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper has 22% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 260% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 310% more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg 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,
| Cantaloupe | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.01 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, cantaloupe has more beta-carotene than serrano pepper per 100 grams, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe per 100 grams. Both cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cantaloupe | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.216 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cantaloupe or Serrano Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does cantaloupe or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does cantaloupe or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to cantaloupe for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.