⏱ 25 min totalTilapia Tacos
Per 1 serving · 393 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g25% of calories
- Carbs59g46% of calories
- Fat16g29% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Tilapia Tacos (393 g) has 507 calories, with 32 g of protein, 59 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (46% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and Vitamin C (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein65%
- Dietary fiber24%
- Vitamin C35%
- Vitamin D24%
- Vitamin K22%
- Thiamine49%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E18%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Choline13%
- Calcium16%
- Magnesium18%
- Zinc13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium33%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ small Onion
¾ tsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic
4 oz Tilapia
½ pepper Jalapeno peppers
½ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
¹⁄₁₆ cup Cilantro
¾ tbsp Lime juice- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
2 tortilla, medium Flour tortillas
¼ cup, sliced Avocado
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until translucent, then add the minced garlic and stir well.
- 2
Add the tilapia to the skillet and cook until the flesh starts to flake. Add the chopped jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice.
- 3
Sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking up the fish with a spoon to mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Heat the tortillas on a skillet for a few minutes on each side until warm (no oil needed). Serve each tortilla with a little over 1/4 cup of the fish mixture and a slice or two of avocado.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (393 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 48 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 31 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin D | 4 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 26 μg | 22% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 49% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) | 194 μg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 75% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 27% |
| Choline | 71 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 158 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 76 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 427 mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 71 μg | 130% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 105 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 509 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 35 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,316 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 40 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 4 μg | — |
Burning 507 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 96minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 61minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 71minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Tilapia Tacos?
One serving of Tilapia Tacos (1 serving) has 507 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Tilapia Tacos high in protein?
It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (65% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Tilapia Tacos keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 53 g of net carbs and 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Tilapia Tacos?
760 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Tilapia Tacos?
7.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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