Boiled Egg vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and serrano pepper:
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Serrano pepper has 54.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and serrano pepper has 79% less calories than boiled egg - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 71% |
| Fat | 64% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Serrano pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 623% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Serrano pepper has 54.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and serrano pepper has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and serrano pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 217% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than serrano pepper - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and serrano pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both boiled egg and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 355% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of iron - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 142% more potassium than boiled egg - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 boiled egg and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Boiled Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 534 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.216 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and serrano pepper has 80% less calories than boiled egg - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is serrano pepper or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 620% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does serrano pepper or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does serrano pepper or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than boiled egg - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.