Calorie comparison
Chicken Nuggets vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 173 calories, while chicken nuggets 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 Nuggets | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 | 86 |
| Protein | 14 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 16 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 Nuggets
6 pieces (96 g)
249 cal
13.4 g protein · 15.4 g carbs · 15.4 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, chicken nuggets or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, chicken nuggets has 259 calories and sweet potato has 86. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken nuggets or sweet potato?
Chicken Nuggets has 14 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Chicken Nuggets wins on protein.
Is chicken nuggets 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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