Calorie comparison
Potato vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, potato is the lighter choice by 9 calories, while potato delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Potato | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 | 86 |
| Protein | 2 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 17 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥔 Potato
1 medium (173 g)
133 cal
3.5 g protein · 29.4 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
🍠 Sweet Potato
1 medium (130 g)
112 cal
2.1 g protein · 26 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, potato or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, potato has 77 calories and sweet potato has 86. Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, potato or sweet potato?
Potato has 2 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Potato wins on protein.
Is potato or sweet potato better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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