Orange vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and orange are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Orange is a great source of calcium.
- Serrano pepper has 58% less sugar than orange.
- Serrano pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and orange contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 71% |
| Fat | 4% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and orange are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 54% more dietary fiber than orange - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper has 58% less sugar than orange - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and orange contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and orange are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and orange are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for Vitamin C - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 327% more Vitamin A than orange - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin K than orange - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both orange and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 291% more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 856% more iron than orange - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than orange - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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 orange and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Orange | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and orange contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does serrano pepper or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does serrano pepper or orange contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than orange - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.