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Is Tilapia Fish High in Cholesterol?

Tilapia is a common seafood staple on restaurant menus. If you are watching your cholesterol intake, you should be familiar with the cholesterol content of tilapia before adding it to your diet.

  1. Information

    • According to the USDA, a 100 g serving of tilapia has 57 mg of cholesterol. This is 19 percent of the daily recommended amount of cholesterol.

    Function

    • Tilapia is a white fish that can be prepared using multiple cooking methods. Tilapia can be baked, pan-fried, grilled, or deep-fried.

    Considerations

    • While one serving of tilapia has one-fifth of your daily recommended amount of cholesterol, it can still be a part of a balanced diet. By avoiding other foods high in cholesterol, you can still enjoy tilapia.

    Benefits

    • The benefits of tilapia outweigh the amount of cholesterol. The same serving of tilapia has 26 g of protein (52 percent daily value), 31 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin B12, and 11 percent of the daily recommended amount of potassium.

    Warning

    • Tilapia is high in omega-6 fatty acids, with 300 mg per 100 g serving. Omega-6 fatty acids are needed by the body, but excessive amounts are believed to increase the risk of cardiovascular issues. (see Reference 3)

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