USDA-derived comparison

Potato (baked) vs Sweet Potato (baked)

Potato (baked) leads for Folate; Sweet Potato (baked) answers with Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

Who each is for: Choose potato (baked) for folate. Choose sweet Potato (baked) for vitamin A and vitamin C.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Potato (baked)

Typical serving: 1 medium (173g)

7/100

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Sweet Potato (baked)

Typical serving: 1 medium (114g)

14/100

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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientPotato (baked)Sweet Potato (baked)
Calories93 kcal90 kcal
Protein3 g2 g
Carbs21 g21 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber2 g3 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium10 mg36 mg
Potassium535 mg475 mg
Calcium15 mg38 mg
Iron1.1 mg0.7 mg
Magnesium28 mg27 mg
Zinc0.4 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin C10 mg20 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate28 µg6 µg

Servings differ: 1 medium of potato (baked) is about 173g, 1 medium of sweet potato (baked) about 114g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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