Sweet Potato vs. White Potato: What's The Difference?

Sweet and regular potatoes are both tuberous root vegetables, but they differ in appearance and taste.

They come from separate plant families, offer different nutrients, and affect your blood sugar differently.

Sweet and regular potatoes are both root vegetables. They’re distantly related but come from different families.

Both Are Nutritious!

Sweet potatoes are often touted as being healthier than white potatoes, but in reality, both types can be highly nutritious.

Here’s a nutrient comparison of 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of white and sweet potato with skin, respectively.

	White Potato	Sweet Potato
Calories	92	90
Protein	2 grams	2 grams
Fat	0.15 grams	0.15 grams
Carbs	21 grams	21 grams
Fiber	2.1 grams	3.3 grams
Vitamin A	0.1% of the DV	107% of the DV
​Vitamin B6	12% of the DV	17% of the DV
Vitamin C	14% of the DV	22% of the DV
Potassium	17% of the DV	10% of the DV
Calcium	1% of the DV	3% of the DV
Magnesium	6% of the DV	6% of the DV

Both are rich in fiber, carbs, and vitamins B6 and C. White potatoes are higher in potassium, whereas sweet potatoes contain more vitamin A.