Beef Broth vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Beef Broth and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beef broth
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef broth and sweet potatoes:
- Beef broth has 502 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Beef broth has signficantly less calories than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef broth has signficantly less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Beef broth has a macronutrient ratio of 69:3:29 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef Broth | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 69% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 92% |
| Fat | 29% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef broth has 502 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef broth - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef broth has less sugar than sweet potato - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sweet potatoes and beef broth contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and beef broth are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potato has more Vitamin C than beef broth - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beef broth - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, beef broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef broth and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Beef Broth | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.002 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.02 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sweet potato has 400% more calcium than beef broth - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potato has 259% more iron than beef broth - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 524% more potassium than beef broth - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef broth and sweet potatoes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef Broth | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.013 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef broth has signficantly less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is sweet potatoes or beef broth better for protein?
Sweet potatoes and beef broth contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Does sweet potatoes or beef broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef broth has 502 times fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or beef broth contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 520% more potassium than beef broth - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.