Green beans vs sweet potato: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: green beans scores 87/100 and sweet potato 88/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Green beans
31 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 100 g
Sweet potato
90 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium, baked: 114 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesGreen beans31 vs 90 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even1.8 vs 2 g per 100 g
- More fiberSweet potato2.7 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarGreen beans3.3 vs 6.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSweet potato211 vs 475 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Green beans, 100 g | Sweet potato, 100 g | Green beans, 100 g | Sweet potato, 114 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 90 kcal | 31 kcal | 103 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 2 g | 1.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | 21 g | 7 g | 24 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | 6.5 g | 3.3 g | 7.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 3.3 g | 2.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 20 mg | 12 mg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 35 µg | 961 µg | 35 µg | 1096 µg |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 475 mg | 211 mg | 542 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.7 mg | 1 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 38 mg | 37 mg | 43 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 27 mg | 25 mg | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 36 mg | 6 mg | 41 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.