Calorie comparison
Chicken Breast vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 79 calories, while chicken breast 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 | Chicken Breast | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 | 86 |
| Protein | 31 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 3.6 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
🍗 Chicken Breast
3 oz cooked (85 g)
140 cal
26.4 g protein · 0 g carbs · 3.1 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, chicken breast or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, chicken breast has 165 calories and sweet potato has 86. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken breast or sweet potato?
Chicken Breast has 31 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Chicken Breast wins on protein.
Is chicken breast 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 sweet potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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