Baked potato vs Sweet potato
Baked potato vs Sweet potato compared per 100 g — use protein density, fat profile, and the goal of the swap to pick.
Macro table
| Metric | Baked potato | Sweet potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | 86 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 3 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 2.7 g | 1.9 g |
Reference macros from AskCalories food pages (USDA FoodData Central where available). Your plate still needs portion and cooking-fat edits.
Decision rule
Pick a baked white potato when you want a high-volume, low-fat carb. Pick sweet potato when you want similar calories with more vitamin A and a sweeter profile.
Pick Baked potato when
Classic steak-and-potato meals or maximum volume per calorie.
Pick Sweet potato when
You prefer the flavor and carotenoids of sweet potato fries or mash.
Caveats
- Butter, oil, cheese, and frying swamp either tuber’s baseline macros.
Food notes
🥔 Baked potato
Often top satiety index in research. Eaten with skin: high potassium and fiber.
🍠 Sweet potato
Lower glycemic load than white potato, more vitamin A. Great pre-workout carb.
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