Serrano Pepper vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Serrano Pepper and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
serrano pepper
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in serrano pepper and spinach:
- Both spinach and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Spinach has more riboflavin and folate, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Spinach is a great source of iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, serrano pepper is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to spinach for fat. Serrano pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Serrano Pepper | Spinach | |
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| Protein | 18% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 49% |
| Fat | 10% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spinach and serrano pepper are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 68% more dietary fiber than spinach - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both spinach and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper has 60% more Vitamin C than spinach - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 898% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 39 times more Vitamin K than serrano pepper - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more riboflavin and folate, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both serrano pepper and spinach contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Serrano Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.081 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 1.537 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.505 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than serrano pepper - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 215% more iron than serrano pepper - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Spinach has 83% more potassium than serrano pepper - spinach has 558mg 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, serrano pepper has more luteolin and quercetin than spinach per 100 grams, however, spinach contains more kaempferol and myricetin than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Serrano Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 4.14 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Quercetin | 15.98 mg | 3.97 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 6.38 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.35 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,
| Serrano Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 534 UG | 5626 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 18 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 544 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Serrano Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.006 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Serrano Pepper | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.216 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.216 G | 0.026 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 Serrano Pepper or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Is spinach or serrano pepper better for protein?
Spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Does spinach or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or serrano pepper contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than serrano pepper - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
Does spinach or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Both spinach and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Spinach has 80% more potassium than serrano pepper - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.