Tilapia vs venison: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: tilapia scores 60/100 and venison 61/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Tilapia
128 kcal per 100 g. 1 fillet: 87 g
Venison
158 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTilapia128 vs 158 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinVenison26 vs 30 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumTilapia380 vs 335 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.9 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Tilapia, 100 g | Venison, 100 g | Tilapia, 87 g | Venison, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 128 kcal | 158 kcal | 111 kcal | 134 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g | 30 g | 23 g | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 3.2 g | 2.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 335 mg | 331 mg | 285 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4.5 mg | 0.6 mg | 3.8 mg |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 7 mg | 12 mg | 6 mg |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 24 mg | 30 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 54 mg | 49 mg | 46 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.