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Serrano Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cup - Chopped
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
79%
Calcium
1%
Iron
5%
Vitamin E
4%
Vitamin K
15%
Thiamin
4%
Riboflavin
5%
Niacin
8%
Vitamin B6
27%
Folate
6%
Pantothenic Acid
2%
Magnesium
6%
Phosphorus
4%
Potassium
9%
Zinc
2%
Copper
7%
Manganese
10%
Selenium
1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - N/A
Additional Contents
- lutein
- capsaicin
- zeaxanthin
- chlorophyll
- carotenoids
- polyphenols
- phytosterols
- beta-carotene
- alpha-carotene
- beta-cryptoxanthin
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- powerful anti-inflammatory properties
- base metabolic rate boost
- promote weight-loss
- indigestion relief
- decrease stress
- energy boost
- antioxidant
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Decrease post-exercise recovery times from lower inflammation levels.
- Promote weight-loss for leaner body potential and a greater power-to-weight ratio.
- Boost metabolic rate for a substantially faster recovery rate.
- Protect against excess free radical exposure from prolonged exercise durations and intensities.
Glycemic Index Rank
<15 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
<1 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low for Fructose Sensitivity | less than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Serrano peppers can be regarded as the go to food when its comes to increasing anti-cancer protection, weight-loss, indigestion relief, headache relief, and inflammation. Serrano peppers make your food taste amazingly well (if you can handle the burn) and they go great with just about any kind of meat dish. They can also be eaten regularly, however, be aware of their laxative effects when eating too many in a short period of time.
20kcal/serving
capsaicin
is an active component of peppers that acts as an irritant to mammals. Capsaicin has been studied and proven to help decrease pain, inflammation, indigestion, cancer risk, headaches, stress, and body weight.
Sources include: USDA
***All-Body Fitness takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided above. Please contact a medical doctor or a registered dietitian for nutrition advice.
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