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Tilapia — CookedB
Seafood · #15 of 28

Tilapia

Cooked · Fish & Seafood

56/100B tier
Calories128
Protein26.2g
Fiber0g
Sodium56mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 56 out of 100, #15 of 28 seafood. Clean label carries the score (93/100); omega-3 drags it down (5/100).

The short version: The affordable white fish — inoffensive in every direction.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories128
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.7g3%
Saturated Fat 0.9g4%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 56mg2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 26.2g52%
Selenium 54mcg98%
Niacin 4mg25%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 56

Clean label ×1593
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1587
Protein ×2582
Micronutrients ×2531
Omega-3 ×205

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#15 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Tilapia healthy?

It grades B — 56 out of 100, #15 of 28 seafood in our system. The affordable white fish — inoffensive in every direction.

How many calories are in Tilapia?

128 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Tilapia calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.