Comparison

Sweet Potatoes vs Sweet Potato Fries

Overall, Sweet Potatoes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 9 of our comparison points versus 0.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientSweet PotatoesSweet Potato Fries
Nutri-Score b c
NOVA group 1 —
Calories 73 kcal 165 kcal
Fat 0 g 5.9 g
Saturated fat 0 g 0.7 g
Sugars 4.6 g 9.7 g
Salt 0.1 g 0.6 g
Fiber 2.7 g 1.4 g
Protein 1.8 g 1.2 g
Additives00
AllergensNone listedNone listed

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Sweet Potatoes has 56% fewer calories (73 kcal vs 165 kcal).
  • Sweet Potatoes has no fat, while Sweet Potato Fries has 5.9 g.
  • Sweet Potatoes has no saturated fat, while Sweet Potato Fries has 0.7 g.
  • Sweet Potatoes has 53% less sugar (4.6 g vs 9.7 g).
  • Sweet Potatoes has 88% less salt (0.1 g vs 0.6 g).
  • Sweet Potatoes has 49% more fiber (2.7 g vs 1.4 g).
  • Sweet Potatoes has 35% more protein (1.8 g vs 1.2 g).
  • Sweet Potatoes has the better Nutri-Score.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

SWEET POTATOES

Sweet Potato Fries

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FAQ

Which is healthier: Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potato Fries?

Overall, Sweet Potatoes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Sweet Potatoes has fewer calories: 73 kcal versus 165 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Sweet Potatoes has less sugar: 4.6 g versus 9.7 g per 100 g.

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