Cherry Tomato vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to serrano pepper for fat. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 71% |
| Fat | 9% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 311% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper has 181% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has 60% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cherry tomato and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cherry Tomato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Serrano pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of iron - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 44% more potassium than cherry tomato - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Cherry Tomato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does serrano pepper or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does serrano pepper or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 40% more potassium than cherry tomato - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.