Fish, tilapia, NFS: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Fish, tilapia, NFS contains 160 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 32 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fish on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for selenium, 74% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 30% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 66 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 280 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.01 g | |
| Protein C | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 3.9 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.5 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.043 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.9 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 27 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.8 µg | 74% |
| Choline C | 53.2 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 212 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 376 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.093 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 51.9 µg | 94% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 63%
- Fat 37%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of fish (median 20.6 g)
- Fat6.7 gbelow the median for fish (median 8.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gabove the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium280 mgin the lowest quarter of fish (median 322 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.11 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.38 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.054 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 19 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 27 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) Cooked | 150 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked, brined (Alaska Native) Cooked | 430 | 39.9 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, liver (Alaska Native) | 104 | 11 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 140 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) Canned | 161 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), canned, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 206 | 35.2 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (Alaska Native) | 209 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle | 157 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Abalone | 177 | 21.2 g | 7.5 g | 6.1 g |
| Lobster | 97 | 20.9 g | 0 g | 0.95 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated | 86 | 18.7 g | 0 g | 0.81 g |
| Clams, NFS | 143 | 16.1 g | 6.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Shellfish, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fish?
100 g of fish has 160 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 32 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 27 kcal. 1 small/regular fillet (90 g): about 144 kcal.
Is fish high in protein?
Fish contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 63% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is among the highest quarter (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in fish?
Fish has 0.01 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.01 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fish?
Fish contains 6.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (94% DV), Vitamin B12 (74% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV), Vitamin D (20% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fish?
100 g contains 280 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, tilapia, NFS has 160 kcal, while fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) has 150 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706318. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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