Russet Potato vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Russet Potato and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
russet potato
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in russet potato and serrano pepper:
- Both serrano pepper and russet potato are high in potassium.
- Serrano pepper has 59% less calories than russet potato.
- Serrano pepper has 63% less carbohydrates than russet potato.
- Serrano pepper has more riboflavin.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper has 59% less calories than russet potato - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, russet potato is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Russet potato has a macronutrient ratio of 11:89:1 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Russet Potato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 71% |
| Fat | 1% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper has 63% less carbohydrates than russet potato - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in russet potato comprise of 89% starch, 7% dietary fiber and 3% sugar.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 185% more dietary fiber than russet potato - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and russet potato contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and russet potato contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and russet potato are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 688% more Vitamin C than russet potato - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has more Vitamin A than russet potato - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more riboflavin. Both russet potato and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Russet Potato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 1.035 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.301 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Serrano pepper and russet potato contain similar amounts of calcium - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper and russet potato contain similar amounts of iron - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 37% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg 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,
| Russet Potato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 544 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both russet potato and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Russet Potato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than russet potato per 100 grams.
| Russet Potato | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.032 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.032 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: Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper has 60% less calories than russet potato - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.
Does serrano pepper or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in russet potato comprise of 90% starch, 10% dietary fiber and 0% sugar.
Does serrano pepper or russet potato contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and russet potato are high in potassium. Russet potato has 40% more potassium than serrano pepper - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.