Peach vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and sweet potatoes:
- Peach has 51% less calories than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato has more beta-carotene than peach, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato has more thiamin, 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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peach has 51% less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to sweet potatoes for protein. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 92% |
| Fat | 5% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peach has 50% less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than peach - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than sweet potato - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sweet potatoes and peach contain similar amounts of protein - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and peach are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potatoes and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 28 times more Vitamin A than peach - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both peach and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Peach | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sweet potato has 650% more calcium than peach - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potatoes and peach contain similar amounts of iron - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 176% more potassium than peach - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 peach per 100 grams, however, peach contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Peach | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 8509 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 7 UG |
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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Peach has 50% less calories than sweet potato - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peach has 50% fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or peach contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than peach - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.