Serrano Pepper vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Serrano Pepper and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
serrano pepper
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in serrano pepper and zucchini:
- Both zucchini and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Serrano pepper has more beta-carotene than zucchini, however, zucchini contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than serrano pepper.
- Serrano pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, serrano pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to zucchini for fat. Serrano pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 18:71:11 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Serrano Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 62% |
| Fat | 11% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in zucchini are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 270% more dietary fiber than zucchini - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - zucchini has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both zucchini and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both zucchini and serrano pepper are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper has 151% more Vitamin C than zucchini - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 370% more Vitamin A than zucchini - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both serrano pepper and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Serrano Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.081 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 1.537 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.505 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 132% more iron than zucchini - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both zucchini and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 17% more potassium than zucchini - zucchini has 261mg 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, serrano pepper has more beta-carotene than zucchini per 100 grams, however, zucchini contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Serrano Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 534 UG | 120 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 18 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 544 UG | 2125 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Serrano Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.006 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than zucchini per 100 grams.
| Serrano Pepper | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.216 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.216 G | 0.031 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: Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does zucchini or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does zucchini or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in zucchini are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does zucchini or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Both zucchini and serrano pepper are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 20% more potassium than zucchini - zucchini has 261mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.