Calorie comparison
French Fries vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 188 calories, while french fries 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 | French Fries | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 86 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 13 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
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 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, french fries or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and sweet potato has 86. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or sweet potato?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. French Fries wins on protein.
Is french fries 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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