Jalapeno vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jalapeno
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jalapeno and serrano pepper:
- Both jalapeno and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 8:74:18 and for serrano pepper, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jalapeno | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 80% |
| Fat | 18% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and serrano pepper are high in dietary fiber. Serrano pepper has 32% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 164% more Vitamin C than serrano pepper - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 419% more Vitamin E than serrano pepper - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both jalapeno and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jalapeno | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 1.28 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.315 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 244% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 23% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg 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 jalapeno and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Jalapeno | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 561 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 67 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 861 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does jalapeno or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does jalapeno or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 20% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.