Sweet potato vs potato: calories and protein
Calories, protein, carbs and fat in sweet potato and potato, side by side.
| Per portion | Sweet potato100 g | Potato100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 10 mg |
- Fewer calories: sweet potato (3 kcal less)
- Protein: about the same
| Per portion | Sweet potato1 medium (114 g) | Potato1 medium potato (173 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | 161 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 37 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4 g | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 17 mg |
- Fewer calories: sweet potato (58 kcal less)
- More protein: potato (2 g more)
Sources. USDA FoodData Central, public domain. Source values per 100 g of the edible part. ClariMeal selected records, shortened names, calculated portions and rounded values. USDA FoodData Central.

