Calorie comparison
Sweet Potato vs White Bread
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 179 calories, while white bread 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 | Sweet Potato | White Bread |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 | 265 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 49 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 3.2 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
🍠 Sweet Potato
1 medium (130 g)
112 cal
2.1 g protein · 26 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🍞 White Bread
1 slice (28 g)
74 cal
2.5 g protein · 13.7 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, sweet potato or white bread?
Per 100 g, sweet potato has 86 calories and white bread has 265. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, sweet potato or white bread?
Sweet Potato has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; white bread has 9 g. White Bread wins on protein.
Is sweet potato or white bread 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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