Tilapia Fish Calories and Nutrition Facts
Tilapia Fish has 95 calories per 100 g, with 19 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2.5 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Fish, tilapia, farm raised, raw (FDC ID: 2684442).
A 100g serving of tilapia fish contains 95 calories, 19g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 2.5g fat.
Energy density
0.95 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
20 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
105 g
≈ 3.7 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 94mg
Fish, tilapia, farm raised, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for fish, tilapia, farm raised, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (19 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | — |
| Protein | 19 g | 38% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Tilapia Fish calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.95 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 27 kcal | 5.4 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 95 kcal | 19 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 108 kcal | 21.5 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 215 kcal | 43.1 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 431 kcal | 86.2 g | 0 g | 11.3 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2684442.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How tilapia fish compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, tilapia fish ranks 16th lowest in calories and 9th highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 5% below it. The lightest option in the category is squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only at 44 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained at 26.9 g per 100 g.
| Fish & Seafood (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids | 90 kcal | 19 g | 0.9 |
| 🍽️ Snapper, frozen, wild caught | 90 kcal | 20.7 g | 0.9 |
| 🐟 Fish, tilapia, farm raised, raw (this page) | 95 kcal | 19 g | 0.95 |
| 🐟 Tuna, ahi or yellowfin, frozen, wild caught | 102 kcal | 24.7 g | 1.02 |
| 🐟 Fish, catfish, farm raised, raw | 129 kcal | 16.5 g | 1.29 |
Portion planning with tilapia fish
- 100 calories comes to about 105 g (3.7 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 105 g, bringing 100 kcal with it — that is 20 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 77% protein, 23% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 19 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low fat — 2.5 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0.6 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Low sodium — 94 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Tilapia Fish FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of tilapia fish?
One serving of 100 g provides 95 calories, 0 g total carbs, 19 g protein, and 2.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of tilapia fish?
Tilapia Fish contains 95 calories per 100 g, with 19 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 2.5 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for tilapia fish?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Fish, tilapia, farm raised, raw" is FDC ID: 2684442. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of tilapia fish?
By calories, tilapia fish is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 77% protein, and 23% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of tilapia fish?
One ounce (28 g) of tilapia fish has 27 calories, with 5.4 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0.7 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 108 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 431 calories.
How much tilapia fish is 100 calories?
About 105 g of tilapia fish supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.95 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much tilapia fish do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 105 g of tilapia fish, which also brings 100 calories with it. That works out to 20 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is tilapia fish high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Tilapia Fish sits 5% below the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 16th lowest of 23 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.