Strawberries vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and serrano pepper:
- Both strawberries and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to serrano pepper for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for serrano pepper, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 72% |
| Fat | 7% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, 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 85% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 31% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 46 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Strawberries | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 110% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 99% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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, strawberry has more kaempferol than serrano pepper per 100 grams, however, serrano pepper contains more quercetin and luteolin than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 15.98 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 4.14 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,
| Strawberries | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 534 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.09 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 Strawberries or Serrano Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does strawberries or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does strawberries or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.