Calorie comparison
Green Beans vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, green beans is the lighter choice by 55 calories, while green beans 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 | Green Beans | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 | 86 |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 7 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
🫛 Green Beans
1 cup (100 g)
31 cal
1.8 g protein · 7 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, green beans or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, green beans has 31 calories and sweet potato has 86. Green Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, green beans or sweet potato?
Green Beans has 1.8 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Green Beans wins on protein.
Is green beans 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 green beans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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