Tilapia nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Fish, tilapia, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Tilapia
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: *Explanation
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 96 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 9 (acidic) |
Selenium ⓘHigher in Selenium content than 76% of foods
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 75% of foods
Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 65% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 64% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 63% of foods
Tilapia calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 96 | |
| Calories in 1 fillet | 111 | 116 g |
Tilapia Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
*Explanation
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Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
1.2mg of 15mg
8%
Vitamin D:
9.3µg of 10µg
93%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.12mg of 1mg
10%
Vitamin B2:
0.19mg of 1mg
15%
Vitamin B3:
12mg of 16mg
73%
Vitamin B5:
1.5mg of 5mg
29%
Vitamin B6:
0.49mg of 1mg
37%
Folate:
72µg of 400µg
18%
Vitamin B12:
4.7µg of 2µg
198%
Choline:
128mg of 550mg
23%
Vitamin K:
4.2µg of 120µg
3.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
3.1 µg
TOP 40%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 40%
20.1 g of 50 g
20.1 g (40% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 3%
1.7 g of 65 g
1.7 g (3% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
78.1 g of 2,000 g
78.1 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.1 g
0.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
630mg of 280mg
225%
Threonine:
2850mg of 1,050mg
271%
Isoleucine:
2790mg of 1,400mg
199%
Leucine:
4809mg of 2,730mg
176%
Lysine:
5430mg of 2,100mg
259%
Methionine:
1779mg of 1,050mg
169%
Phenylalanine:
2430mg of 1,750mg
139%
Valine:
2910mg of 1,820mg
160%
Histidine:
1410mg of 700mg
201%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.36 g
All nutrients for Tilapia per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% | 74% |
2 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 20g | 48% | 25% |
7.1 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.7g | 3% | 69% |
19.6 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% | 37% |
7.5 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 3.1µg | 31% | 40% |
1.4 times more than Egg
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | 37% |
5.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 10mg | 1% | 76% |
12.5 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 302mg | 9% | 36% |
2.1 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 7% | 75% |
4.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 8% | 66% |
1.9 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.33mg | 3% | 78% |
19.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 24% | 47% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 52mg | 2% | 71% |
9.4 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | 62% |
3.7 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | 69% | |
| Selenium | 42µg | 76% | 24% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 76% |
6.5 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 77% |
2.1 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.9mg | 24% | 42% |
2.5 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.49mg | 10% | 59% |
2.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | 53% |
1.4 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 66% | 35% |
2.3 times more than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | 74% |
72.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 24µg | 6% | 45% |
2.5 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Choline | 43mg | 8% | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.59g | 3% | 68% |
10.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | N/A | 72% |
19.7 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.36g | N/A | 68% |
130 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.21mg | 0% | 63% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.95mg | 0% | 58% |
1.3 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.93mg | 0% | 62% |
Equal to Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.6mg | 0% | 63% |
1.5 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 1.8mg | 0% | 60% |
4 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.59mg | 0% | 58% |
6.2 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.81mg | 0% | 64% |
1.2 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 0.97mg | 0% | 64% |
2.1 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.47mg | 0% | 69% |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 42% |
138 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.09g | N/A | 35% |
17 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.03g | N/A | 91% |
277 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | N/A | 35% |
4 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 85% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
2.6%
Total Fat
1.7g
2.7%
Saturated Fat 0.59g
0
Trans Fat
0g
17%
Cholesterol 50mg
2.3%
Sodium 52mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
20g
Vitamin D
124mcg
21%
Calcium
10mg
1%
Iron
0.56mg
7%
Potassium
302mg
8.9%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
Tilapia nutrition infographic
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References
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