Fish and seafood

How many calories are in tilapia?

Tilapia has 128 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 fillet, 87 g) has 111 calories.

Calories, 1 fillet (87 g)
111
Calories per gram
1.3

Low energy density

Calories in tilapia by portion

Portion Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 fillet (87 g) 111 22.8 g 0 g 2.3 g
100 g 128 26.2 g 0 g 2.7 g

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Where the calories come from

  • Protein 81%
  • Fat 19%

Nutrition per 100 g

Calories
128
Protein
26.2 g
Carbs
0 g
Fat
2.7 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugar
0 g
Sodium
56 mg

Protein in tilapia

Fish and seafood: lightest first

Calories in common foods

FAQ

Is tilapia high in calories?

It has 1.3 calories per gram, which counts as low energy density. That's more calories per gram than 43% of the 106 foods we track.

How many calories are in 100 g of tilapia?

128 calories, with 26.2 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2.7 g fat.

Where do the calories in tilapia come from?

Roughly 81% from protein, 19% from fat.

Where do these numbers come from?

USDA FoodData Central, entry 175177: "Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.

Source

General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.

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