Watermelon vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and serrano pepper:
- Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Watermelon has more lycopene than serrano pepper, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to serrano pepper per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for serrano pepper, 18:71:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 71% |
| Fat | 4% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% 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 825% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 454% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both watermelon and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Watermelon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 258% more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 172% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg 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 has more luteolin and quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more kaempferol than serrano pepper per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.46 mg | 4.14 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.45 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 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, watermelon has more lycopene than serrano pepper per 100 grams, however, serrano pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams. Both watermelon and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Watermelon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 534 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 544 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.05 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does watermelon or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does watermelon or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.