Calorie comparison
Beets vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, beets is the lighter choice by 43 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 86 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 20 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
🍠 Sweet Potato
1 medium (130 g)
112 cal
2.1 g protein · 26 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and sweet potato has 86. Beets is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or sweet potato?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. They're tied on protein.
Is beets or sweet 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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