Tilapia Nutrition Facts: Calories, Fat & Protein (5oz Serving)

Tilapia is a fish that can be found in most grocery stores across the nation. It is important to understand what tilapia can bring you, nutritionally, before adding it to your diet.

Serving

• There are multiple ways to cook and serve tilapia. This guide focuses on a 5 ounce serving of baked tilapia.

Calories

• Tilapia is a low-calorie meal. One serving has180 calories.

Fat

• Tilapia is low in fat. Those who are looking for low-fat foods should know there are 5 grams of fat in one serving.

Protein

• Tilapia is a good source of protein. One serving has 30 grams of protein.

Cholesterol

• If you are trying to lower your cholesterol, stay away from tilapia. One serving has 25 percent of your recommended daily value of cholesterol.