Almonds vs. Sweet Potatoes

Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Sweet Potatoes


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of almonds versus sweet potatoes (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and sweet potatoes:

  • Both sweet potatoes and almonds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
  • Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
  • Sweet potato has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
  • Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of almonds and sweet potatoes is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Almond is high in calories and sweet potato has 85% less calories than almond - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, almonds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:72 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Almonds Sweet Potatoes
Protein 14% 7%
Carbohydrates 14% 92%
Fat 72% 1%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Sweet potatoes and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both sweet potatoes and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 317% more dietary fiber than sweet potato - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Sweet potatoes and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sweet potato has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both almonds and sweet potatoes are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Sweet potato has more Vitamin C than almond - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 97 times more Vitamin E than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Sweet potatoes and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both almonds and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Almonds Sweet Potatoes
Thiamin 0.205 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 1.138 MG 0.061 MG
Niacin 3.618 MG 0.557 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.471 MG 0.8 MG
Vitamin B6 0.137 MG 0.209 MG
Folate 44 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 797% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.

iron

Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 508% more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both sweet potatoes and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 118% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds,

Almonds Sweet Potatoes
isorhamnetin 2.64 mg ~
kaempferol 0.39 mg 0.01 mg
Quercetin 0.36 mg 0.01 mg
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.02 mg
myricetin ~ 0.03 mg

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,

Almonds Sweet Potatoes
beta-carotene 1 UG 8509 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG ~
alpha-carotene ~ 7 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both almonds and sweet potatoes contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Almonds Sweet Potatoes
alpha linoleic acid 0.003 G 0.001 G
Total 0.003 G 0.001 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.

Almonds Sweet Potatoes
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 12.324 G 0.013 G
Total 12.326 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .

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FAQ

Does sweet potatoes or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?
Almond is high in calories and sweet potato has 90% less calories than almond - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.

Does sweet potatoes or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sweet potatoes and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.

Does sweet potatoes or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.

Does sweet potatoes or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 510% more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.

Does sweet potatoes or almonds contain more potassium?
Both sweet potatoes and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 120% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.