Chili Pepper vs. Serrano Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Chili 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 chili pepper versus serrano pepper (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Serrano pepper has more pantothenic acid.
  • Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chili pepper 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) 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 and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to serrano pepper for protein. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:4 and for serrano pepper, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chili Pepper Serrano Pepper
Protein 17% 18%
Carbohydrates 80% 72%
Fat 4% 10%
Alcohol ~ ~

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Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 147% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 440% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Serrano pepper has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Chili Pepper Serrano Pepper
Thiamin 0.09 MG 0.054 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.081 MG
Niacin 0.95 MG 1.537 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.061 MG 0.2 MG
Vitamin B6 0.278 MG 0.505 MG
Folate 23 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.

iron

Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of iron - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both chili pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of luteolin and quercetin.

Chili Pepper Serrano Pepper
apigenin 1.4 mg ~
luteolin 3.87 mg 4.14 mg
myricetin 1.2 mg ~
Quercetin 14.7 mg 15.98 mg

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 chili pepper and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Chili Pepper Serrano Pepper
beta-carotene 671 UG 534 UG
alpha-carotene 23 UG 18 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 725 UG 544 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Chili Pepper Serrano Pepper
alpha linoleic acid 0.005 G 0.006 G
Total 0.005 G 0.006 G

omega 6s

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

Chili Pepper Serrano Pepper
linoleic acid 0.104 G 0.216 G
Total 0.104 G 0.216 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chili Pepper or Serrano Pepper .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .

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FAQ

Does serrano pepper or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.

Does serrano pepper or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.

Does serrano pepper or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and chili pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper is very similar to serrano pepper for potassium - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.