Pickles vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Pickles and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pickles
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pickles and sweet potatoes:
- Pickle has 7.3 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Pickle has signficantly less calories than sweet potato.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
- Sweet potato has more beta-carotene than pickle, however, pickle contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- 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: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has signficantly less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and pickle has 12 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pickles is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Pickles has a macronutrient ratio of 14:67:19 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pickles | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 92% |
| Fat | 19% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 7.3 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 64% starch, 21% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than pickle - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pickle has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sweet potatoes and pickles contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pickle has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sweet potatoes and pickles contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and pickles are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potatoes and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than pickle - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pickles and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Pickles | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.201 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potatoes and pickles contain similar amounts of iron - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and pickle has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 188% more potassium than pickle - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium per 100 grams and pickle has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, sweet potato has more beta-carotene than pickle per 100 grams, however, pickle contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato per 100 grams. Both pickles and sweet potatoes contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Pickles | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 53 UG | 8509 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 13 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 28 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Pickles | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pickle has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Pickles | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.052 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.052 G | 0.013 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pickles or Sweet Potatoes .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or pickles contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has signficantly less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and pickle has 12 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or pickles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 7.3 times fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 60% starch, 20% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does sweet potatoes or pickles contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than pickle - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and pickle has 117mg of potassium.