Baked potato vs Sweet potato
Per 100 g, baked potato has 93 kcal, 2.5 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate and 0.1 g fat; sweet potato has 90 kcal, 2 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat. Baked potato and sweet potato have about the same calories per 100 g (93 vs 90 kcal).
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Baked potato | Sweet potato | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | 90 kcal | +3 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 2 g | +0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 21 g | +0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | −0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | −1.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 6.5 g | −5.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.1 g | −0.1 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 246 mg | −236 mg |
Difference is Baked potato minus Sweet potato. Full names: Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, with salt · Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, with salt.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baked potato · 0.5 cup, 61 g | 57 | 1.5 g | 13 g | 0.1 g |
| Sweet potato · 1 medium, 114 g | 103 | 2.3 g | 24 g | 0.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Baked potato · 10% protein · 89% carbohydrate · 1% fat
Sweet potato · 9% protein · 89% carbohydrate · 2% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Baked potato and sweet potato have about the same calories per 100 g (93 vs 90 kcal).
- Baked potato has 25% more protein per 100 g than sweet potato (2.5 g vs 2 g). Per calorie, baked potato gives 2.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and sweet potato gives 2.2 g.
- Baked potato and sweet potato have about the same carbohydrate per 100 g (21 g vs 21 g).
- Sweet potato has 100% more fat per 100 g than baked potato (0.2 g vs 0.1 g).
- Sweet potato has 50% more fiber per 100 g than baked potato (3.3 g vs 2.2 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, baked potato or sweet potato?
Baked potato and sweet potato have about the same calories per 100 g (93 vs 90 kcal).
Which has more protein, baked potato or sweet potato?
Baked potato has 25% more protein per 100 g than sweet potato (2.5 g vs 2 g). Per calorie, baked potato gives 2.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and sweet potato gives 2.2 g.
What are the macros of baked potato vs sweet potato?
Baked potato: 10% protein, 89% carbohydrate, 1% fat by energy. Sweet potato: 9% protein, 89% carbohydrate, 2% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 170111 (Vegetables) and 170134 (Vegetables), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.