Tilapia vs Snapper
Compared on one consistent basis: per 100 g, from USDA data behind each food page.
Tilapia vs Snapper: nutrition per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Tilapia | Snapper |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 20.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Allergens | Fish | Fish |
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
| Nutrient | Tilapia | Snapper |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 8.63 mg | 13.91 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.28 mg | 27.46 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 159.4 mg | 199 mg |
| Potassium, K | 342.4 mg | 348.8 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 20.51 ug | 71.43 ug |
| Sodium, Na | 93.66 mg | 93.06 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.76 ug | 1.57 ug |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 mg | 0.36 mg |
Tilapia is higher in fat. Reach for Tilapia when you want a richer, higher-fat option.
Bottom line
Per 100 g, Tilapia provides 95 kcal, 19 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fat and 0 g fiber; Snapper provides 90 kcal, 20.7 g protein, 0.4 g carbohydrate, 0.6 g fat and 0 g fiber.
Looking beyond the macronutrients, Snapper is the better source of selenium, vitamin B12 (see the vitamins and minerals table below).
Both lean, mild white fish with similar protein. Snapper has less fat and far more selenium and B12; tilapia is usually cheaper.
In short: there is no nutritional reason to prefer one over the other — choose by taste, price and what the recipe needs.
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Values are per 100 g from the USDA FoodData Central records behind each food page and are rounded; brands and preparation change the numbers. This comparison is educational, not medical advice.