Egg vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of 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
egg
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and serrano pepper:
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Serrano pepper has 51.9 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and serrano pepper has 78% less calories than egg - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 71% |
| Fat | 62% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Serrano pepper and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 622% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Serrano pepper has 51.9 times less saturated fat than egg - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and serrano pepper are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and serrano pepper has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 egg - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 240% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than serrano pepper - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and serrano pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both egg and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 409% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 103% more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than egg - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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 egg and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 544 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and serrano pepper has 80% less calories than egg - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is serrano pepper or egg better for protein?
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 egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does serrano pepper or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does serrano pepper or egg contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than egg - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.