Food guide

Serrano Pepper

A small green chilli hotter than jalapeño, used raw in salsas for heat and vitamin C.

VegetablesPlant-Based

Serrano Pepper, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of serrano pepper, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 20 g raw — 8 kcal per 20 g serving.

Nutrition information for Serrano Pepper
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (20 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	40 kcal	8 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2 g	0.4 g	5 g
Carbohydrate	9.5 g	1.9 g	23.8 g
Fat	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fibre	1.5 g	0.3 g	3.8 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of serrano pepper, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Serrano Pepper
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (20 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	59 µg	11.8 µg	7%
Vitamin C	243 mg	48.6 mg	270%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.69 mg	0.14 mg	5%
Vitamin K	14.3 µg	2.9 µg	12%
Thiamin	0.09 mg	0.018 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.09 mg	0.018 mg	7%
Niacin	0.95 mg	0.19 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.28 mg	0.056 mg	16%
Folate	23 µg	4.6 µg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.061 mg	0.012 mg	1%
Choline	11.1 mg	2.2 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	18 mg	3.6 mg	1%
Iron	1.2 mg	0.24 mg	7%
Magnesium	25 mg	5 mg	6%
Phosphorus	46 mg	9.2 mg	4%
Potassium	340 mg	68 mg	7%
Sodium	7 mg	1.4 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.3 mg	0.06 mg	3%
Selenium	0.5 µg	0.1 µg	<1%
Copper	0.17 mg	0.034 mg	19%
Manganese	0.24 mg	0.048 mg	10%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, hot chili, green, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat serrano pepper?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
A small green chilli hotter than jalapeño, used raw in salsas for heat and vitamin C.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Lime, Coriander, Tomato.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.