Is tilapia keto?

Tilapia

Keto-friendly Yes — tilapia is keto-friendly.

Inexpensive and carb-free. Very lean, so serve with a buttery sauce.

Nutrition per serving

1 fillet · 116 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
111kcal
Protein
23g
Fat
2g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Tilapia has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for tilapia
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories111 kcal96 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein23 g20 g
Fat2 g1.7 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is tilapia keto?

Yes — tilapia is keto-friendly. Inexpensive and carb-free. Very lean, so serve with a buttery sauce.

How many net carbs are in tilapia?

1 fillet (116 g) of tilapia has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much tilapia can I eat on keto?

Tilapia has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #175176): Fish, tilapia, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $5.49/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $5.49 for 1 lb. How we estimate prices

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