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Nutritional Profile of Raw Tilapia (Fish) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 71 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Tilapia (Fish).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Tilapia (Fish)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Tilapia (Fish)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Tilapia (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Tilapia (Fish)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Tilapia (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Tilapia (Fish)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Tilapia (Fish)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 498 mg | 141.2 mg | 322 | 2380 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 363 mg | 102.9 mg | 350 | 2152 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 585 mg | 165.8 mg | 280 | 2245 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.7 g | 481.9 mg | 328 | 1578 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 53 mg | 15 mg | 213 | 1097 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 424 mg | 120.2 mg | 272 | 1857 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 107 mg | 30.3 mg | 288 | 1584 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 379 mg | 107.4 mg | 293 | 2452 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 99 mg | 28.1 mg | 243 | 884 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 238 | 454 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 14 | 455 |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 86 mg | 24.4 mg | 285 | 336 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 43 mg | 12.2 mg | 126 | 154 |
| Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 21 | 141 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 288 | 332 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 145 | 271 |
| Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 15 | 66 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 158 mg | 44.8 mg | 237 | 2236 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 227 | 923 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 135 | 162 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 51 | 129 |
| Arginine | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 57 | 183 |
| Aspartic Acid | 2.3 g | 652 mg | 53 | 159 |
| Betaine | 21.7 mg | 6.2 mg | 2 | 117 |
| Cystine | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 71 | 276 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.2 g | 910 mg | 63 | 321 |
| Glycine | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 44 | 155 |
| Histidine | 470 mg | 133.2 mg | 151 | 562 |
| Isoleucine | 930 mg | 263.7 mg | 61 | 182 |
| Leucine | 1.6 g | 453.6 mg | 63 | 185 |
| Lysine | 1.8 g | 513.1 mg | 64 | 174 |
| Methionine | 593 mg | 168.1 mg | 99 | 377 |
| Phenylalanine | 810 mg | 229.6 mg | 91 | 287 |
| Proline | 757 mg | 214.6 mg | 95 | 400 |
| Serine | 813 mg | 230.5 mg | 95 | 298 |
| Threonine | 950 mg | 269.3 mg | 44 | 149 |
| Tryptophan | 210 mg | 59.5 mg | 97 | 255 |
| Tyrosine | 680 mg | 192.8 mg | 106 | 393 |
| Valine | 970 mg | 275 mg | 61 | 166 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 20.1 g | 5.7 g | 94 | 349 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 38 | 431 |
| Folate, food | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 25 | 265 |
| Folate, total | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 29 | 365 |
| Niacin | 3.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 175 | 920 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 487 µg | 138.1 µg | 73 | 704 |
| Riboflavin | 63 µg | 17.9 µg | 201 | 748 |
| Thiamin | 41 µg | 11.6 µg | 181 | 843 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6 µg | 0.4 µg | 240 | 570 |
| Vitamin B6 | 162 µg | 45.9 µg | 226 | 819 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 196 | 603 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 13 | 425 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.4 µg | 0.4 µg | 76 | 911 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.1 µg | 0.9 µg | 105 | 124 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 124 IU | 35.2 IU | 52 | 102 |
| Vitamin D3 | 3.1 µg | 0.9 µg | 47 | 71 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 118 | 541 |
| Copper, Cu | 75 µg | 21.3 µg | 184 | 774 |
| Iron, Fe | 560 µg | 158.8 µg | 183 | 869 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 64 | 314 |
| Manganese, Mn | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 67 | 993 |
| Phosphorus, P | 170 mg | 48.2 mg | 198 | 494 |
| Potassium, K | 302 mg | 85.6 mg | 188 | 596 |
| Selenium, Se | 41.8 µg | 11.9 µg | 113 | 273 |
| Sodium, Na | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 300 | 1098 |
| Zinc, Zn | 330 µg | 93.6 µg | 191 | 894 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 121 | 331 |
| Choline | 42.5 mg | 12 mg | 198 | 732 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 78.1 g | 22.1 g | 46 | 755 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 930 mg | 263.7 mg | 127 | 568 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 96 kcal | 27.2 kcal | 169 | 592 |
| KJ (Energy) | 400 kj | 113.4 kj | 128 | 785 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Tilapia (Fish)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Fillet | 116.0 g | 4.1 oz |
18 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products
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| Tilapia | No of Nutrients |
(Coated, Made With Butter) | 55 |
(Coated, Made With Cooking Spray) | 55 |
(Coated, Made With Margarine) | 55 |
(Coated, Made With Oil) | 55 |
(Coated, Made Without Fat) | 55 |
(Made With Butter) | 53 |
(Made With Cooking Spray) | 45 |
(Made With Margarine) | 51 |
(Made With Oil) | 45 |
(Made Without Fat) | 45 |
(Unspecified Cooking Method) | 45 |
(Fish) | 71 |
(Coated, Made With Butter) | 56 |
(Coated, Made With Cooking Spray) | 52 |
(Coated, Made With Margarine) | 56 |
(Coated, Made With Oil) | 51 |
(Coated, Made Without Fat) | 52 |
| 42 |
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