TilapiaNutrition reference
Seafood

Tilapia

Tilapia is a mild, white-fleshed freshwater fish. Per 100 g it provides about 95 calories with 19 g protein.

94.7
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
19g
Fat
2.48g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw farm-raised tilapia fillet, edible portion; existing source-specific basis
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
94.7 kcal
Protein
19 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
2.479 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
0.647 g
Sodium
93.66 mg
More nutrients9
Energy (kJ)
396.1 kJ
Cholesterol
47.6 mg
Calcium
8.628 mg
Potassium
342.4 mg
Magnesium
24.28 mg
Iron1
<0.25 mg
Zinc
0.2995 mg
Vitamin B12
0.7594 µg
Retinol
0.2594 µg
  1. Below quantification limit

Data sources

3
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2684442 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2024-04-18

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    175176 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

  3. 3

    Food Standards Australia New Zealand

    F009163 · Australian Food Composition Database Release3, December2025

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Tilapia is a mild, white-fleshed freshwater fish that is farmed worldwide. It is inexpensive, easy to cook, and takes on the flavors of sauces and seasonings well.

Nutritionally, tilapia is a lean source of protein. Per 100 g of raw tilapia provides about 95 kcal, 19.0 g of protein, and 2.5 g of fat.

Tilapia is usually cooked by baking, grilling, or pan-searing. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Tilapia?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw tilapia. A typical 4 oz fillet (about 113 g) provides roughly 107 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g94.7 kcal0 g19 g2.5 g
4 oz fillet113 g107 kcal0 g21.5 g2.8 g
8 oz fillet227 g215 kcal0 g43.1 g5.6 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
94.7 kcal
Energy (kJ)
396.1 kJ
Protein
19 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
2.479 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
0.647 g
Cholesterol
47.6 mg
Sodium
93.66 mg
Calcium
8.628 mg
Potassium
342.4 mg
Magnesium
24.28 mg
Iron1
<0.25 mg
Zinc
0.2995 mg
Vitamin B12
0.7594 µg
Retinol
0.2594 µg

Questions and answers

Tilapia nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in tilapia?

Tilapia provides about 95 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz fillet (about 113 g) provides roughly 107 calories.

Is tilapia high in protein?

Yes. Tilapia provides about 19 g of protein per 100 g.

Is tilapia low in fat?

Yes. Tilapia provides only about 2.5 g of fat per 100 g.