Calorie comparison
Romaine Lettuce vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, romaine lettuce is the lighter choice by 69 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 | Romaine Lettuce | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 | 86 |
| Protein | 1.2 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
🥬 Romaine Lettuce
1 cup shredded (47 g)
8 cal
0.6 g protein · 1.6 g carbs · 0.1 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, romaine lettuce or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, romaine lettuce has 17 calories and sweet potato has 86. Romaine Lettuce is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, romaine lettuce or sweet potato?
Romaine Lettuce has 1.2 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Sweet Potato wins on protein.
Is romaine lettuce 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 romaine lettuce — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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