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Sweet potato vs Baked potato: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, sweet potato and baked potato are about the same in calories. Per 100 g: sweet potato ≈90 calories, baked potato ≈93. In a typical portion, 1 medium of sweet potato is about 103 calories and 1 potato medium of baked potato about 161.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Sweet potato | Baked potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | 93 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 21.2 g |
| of which sugars | 6.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Fibre | 3.3 g | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato | 1 medium | 114 g | 103 | 2.3 g |
| Baked potato | 1 potato medium | 173 g | 161 | 4.3 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 2.2 g of protein in sweet potato, about 2.7 g in baked potato.
Which one to pick
- More protein per calorie: Baked potato.
- More fiber: Sweet potato.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Sweet potato (FDC 168483), Baked potato (FDC 170093).
Full nutrition pages: Sweet potato · Baked potato