Greek Yogurt vs. Serrano Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Serrano Pepper

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus serrano pepper (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and serrano pepper:

  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Serrano pepper has 19.8 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Serrano pepper has 56% less calories than greek yogurt.
  • Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and serrano pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Serrano pepper has 56% less calories than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Serrano Pepper
Protein 55% 18%
Carbohydrates 22% 71%
Fat 24% 11%
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carbohydrates

Serrano pepper and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Serrano pepper and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 472% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Serrano pepper has 19.8 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and serrano pepper are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Serrano pepper has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg 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 55 times more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has 91% more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Serrano pepper and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Serrano pepper and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, serrano pepper contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both greek yogurt and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.

Greek Yogurt Serrano Pepper
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.054 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.081 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 1.537 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.2 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.505 MG
Folate 12 UG 23 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 945% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Serrano pepper has 20 times more iron than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 116% more potassium than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Serrano Pepper
beta-carotene 6 UG 534 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 544 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 18 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Greek Yogurt Serrano Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.006 G
Total 0.007 G 0.006 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than greek yogurt per 100 grams.

Greek Yogurt Serrano Pepper
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.216 G
Total 0.067 G 0.216 G


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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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .

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FAQ

Does serrano pepper or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Serrano pepper has 60% less calories than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is serrano pepper or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 470% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does serrano pepper or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

Does serrano pepper or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 950% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

Does serrano pepper or greek yogurt contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than greek yogurt - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium.