Tilapia (Raw Fillet) vs. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a widely farmed freshwater whitefish. Per 100g raw, it provides 96 kcal, 20.1g protein, 1.70g fat (0.58g saturated), 50mg cholesterol, and very low mercury.
Wild Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) feeds on oceanic krill and plankton. Per 100g raw, it delivers 133 kcal, 21.6g protein, 4.70g fat (0.8g saturated), 1,220mg Omega-3 (EPA+DHA), and high astaxanthin antioxidant levels.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
96 kcal | 133 kcal |
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Protein
|
20.1 g | 21.6 g |
|
Total Fat
|
1.70 g | 4.70 g |
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Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)
|
130 mg | 1,220 mg |
|
Saturated Fat
|
0.58 g | 0.80 g |
|
Cholesterol
|
50.0 mg | 52.0 mg |
|
Mercury Level
|
Very Low (< 0.02 PPM) | Very Low (< 0.03 PPM) |
|
Potassium
|
302 mg | 375 mg |
|
USDA Safe Internal Temp
|
63°C (145°F) | 63°C (145°F) (Some cooks prefer 49–52°C to avoid drying it out, but that falls below the FDA-recommended minimum) |