Serrano Pepper vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Serrano Pepper and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
serrano pepper
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in serrano pepper and tomato:
- Both serrano pepper and tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than serrano pepper, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, serrano pepper is similar to tomato for protein, carbs and fat. Serrano pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 18:71:11 and for tomato, 17:74:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Serrano Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 74% |
| Fat | 11% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in serrano pepper are made of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 208% more dietary fiber than tomato - serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both serrano pepper and tomato are low in saturated fat - serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both serrano pepper and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Serrano pepper has 228% more Vitamin C than tomato - serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both serrano pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Serrano Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.081 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.537 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.505 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 219% more iron than tomato - serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both serrano pepper and tomato are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 29% more potassium than tomato - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Serrano Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 4.14 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 15.98 mg | 0.58 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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, tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than serrano pepper per 100 grams, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams. Both serrano pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Serrano Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 534 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 18 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 544 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both serrano pepper and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Serrano Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.006 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Serrano Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.216 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.216 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does serrano pepper or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - serrano pepper has 32 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does serrano pepper or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, serrano pepper and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in serrano pepper are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does serrano pepper or tomato contain more potassium?
Both serrano pepper and tomato are high in potassium. Serrano pepper has 30% more potassium than tomato - serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.