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Sweet potato vs Baked potato: calories and macros compared

Per 100 g, Sweet potato has 90 calories and 2 g of protein, while Baked potato has 93 calories and 2.5 g. Sweet potato is the lighter choice, 3 kcal fewer per 100 g. Baked potato carries more protein, 0.5 g more per 100 g.

Side by side, per 100 g

Per 100 gSweet potatoBaked potato
Calories90 kcal93 kcal
Protein2 g2.5 g
Carbs20.7 g21.2 g
Fat0.2 g0.1 g
Fiber3.3 g2.2 g

The verdict

Sweet potato for fewer calories, Baked potato for more protein.

A note on the numbers

Both columns are USDA FoodData Central numbers — the same sourced data Joules logs from, rather than the crowd-sourced entries that make many trackers disagree with each other.

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Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Sweet potato or Baked potato?

Per 100 g, Sweet potato has 90 calories and Baked potato has 93. Sweet potato is lower by 3 kcal. Compare per 100 g first, then scale to your actual portion.

Which has more protein, Sweet potato or Baked potato?

Per 100 g, Sweet potato has 2 g of protein and Baked potato has 2.5 g. Baked potato has 0.5 g more.

Is Sweet potato or Baked potato better for weight loss?

Neither is off-limits. Fewer calories per 100 g gives you more room in a deficit, but portion size and the rest of your day matter more than the swap itself. Log whichever you actually eat and watch your daily total.

Where do these numbers come from?

Both foods come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy): FDC ID 168483 for Sweet potato and 170093 for Baked potato, taken per 100 g so the comparison is like-for-like.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 168483 · FDC ID 170093 (SR Legacy), per 100 g. Both entries are compared on the same basis.