Chili Pepper vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Chili 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
chili pepper
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Serrano pepper has more pantothenic acid.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in fat and similar to serrano pepper for protein and carbs. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for serrano pepper, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 147% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 440% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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, both chili pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of luteolin and quercetin.
| Chili Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 4.14 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 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, both chili pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chili Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.104 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does serrano pepper or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does serrano pepper or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.