Fish and seafood
How much protein is in tilapia?
Tilapia has 26.2 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 fillet, 87 g) has 22.8 g of protein and 111 calories.
- Protein, 1 fillet (87 g)
- 22.8 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 20.5 g
Very high protein density
Protein in tilapia by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fillet (87 g) | 22.8 g | 111 | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| 100 g | 26.2 g | 128 | 0 g | 2.7 g |
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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
Fish and seafood: most protein per calorie
- Shrimp 24.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Canned tuna 22.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Cod 21.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Sardines 11.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Salmon 10.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is tilapia high in protein?
Yes. With 20.5 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 95% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of tilapia?
26.2 g, with 128 calories.
How much tilapia gives you 30 g of protein?
About 115 g, for roughly 147 calories. That's about 1.3 servings of 1 fillet.
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.