Fish & seafood

Fish, tilapia, raw

FDC 175176fillet (116 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 78 · +3 vs Fish & seafood median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Fish, tilapia, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 78 of 100. Within fish & seafood it ranks 23 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (40% DV). Most of its 96 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.1 g · 84%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 1.7 g · 16%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories96 kcal5%
Total fat1.7 g2%
Saturated fat0.59 g3%
Cholesterol50 mg17%
Sodium52 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein20 g40%
Potassium302 mg6%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron0.56 mg3%
Magnesium27 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.4 mg3%

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FDC 175176

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein40% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density78 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g52 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Fish, monkfish, rawDensity 79 vs 78Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solidsDensity 79 vs 78Fish, smelt, rainbow, rawDensity 80 vs 78

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