Calorie comparison
Beets vs Potato
Per 100 grams, beets is the lighter choice by 34 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 | Beets | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 77 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 17 g |
| Fat | 0.2 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
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🥔 Potato
1 medium (173 g)
133 cal
3.5 g protein · 29.4 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or potato?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and potato has 77. Beets is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or potato?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; potato has 2 g. Potato wins on protein.
Is beets or 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 beets — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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