Calorie comparison
Broccoli vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, broccoli is the lighter choice by 52 calories, while broccoli 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 | Broccoli | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 | 86 |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.4 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
🥦 Broccoli
1 cup chopped (91 g)
31 cal
2.5 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 0.4 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, broccoli or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, broccoli has 34 calories and sweet potato has 86. Broccoli is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, broccoli or sweet potato?
Broccoli has 2.8 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Broccoli wins on protein.
Is broccoli 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 broccoli — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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