Calorie comparison
Mushrooms vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, mushrooms is the lighter choice by 64 calories, while mushrooms 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 | Mushrooms | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 | 86 |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 3.3 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.3 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
🍄 Mushrooms
1 cup (70 g)
15 cal
2.2 g protein · 2.3 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, mushrooms or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, mushrooms has 22 calories and sweet potato has 86. Mushrooms is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, mushrooms or sweet potato?
Mushrooms has 3.1 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Mushrooms wins on protein.
Is mushrooms 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 mushrooms — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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