Calorie comparison
Mac And Cheese vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 78 calories, while mac and cheese 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 | Mac And Cheese | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 86 |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 6.6 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
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 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, mac and cheese or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, mac and cheese has 164 calories and sweet potato has 86. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, mac and cheese or sweet potato?
Mac And Cheese has 6.7 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Mac And Cheese wins on protein.
Is mac and cheese 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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