Calorie comparison
Eggplant vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, eggplant is the lighter choice by 61 calories, while sweet 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 | Eggplant | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | 86 |
| Protein | 1 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 6 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
🍆 Eggplant
1 cup cubed (82 g)
21 cal
0.8 g protein · 4.9 g carbs · 0.2 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, eggplant or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, eggplant has 25 calories and sweet potato has 86. Eggplant is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, eggplant or sweet potato?
Eggplant has 1 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Sweet Potato wins on protein.
Is eggplant 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 eggplant — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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