Cayenne Pepper vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, serrano pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Serrano pepper has 54.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Serrano pepper has 63% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and serrano pepper has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 71% |
| Fat | 36% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and serrano pepper has 88% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both serrano pepper and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 635% more dietary fiber than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper has 63% less sugar than cayenne pepper - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 590% more protein than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Serrano pepper has 54.2 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Cayenne pepper has 70% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 43 times more Vitamin A than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 42 times more Vitamin E than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 581% more Vitamin K than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, serrano pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 807% more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 560% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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,
| Cayenne Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 534 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 7.71 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: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and serrano pepper has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does serrano pepper or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and serrano pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does serrano pepper or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does serrano pepper or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 810% more iron than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does serrano pepper or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 560% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.