Nutritional Value of Tilapia Fish

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Nutritional value Nutrition Facts | Serving Size 1 oz | | Amount Per Serving | Calories from Fat 4Calories 27 | | % Daily Values* | Total Fat 0.48g | 1% | | Saturated Fat 0.162g | 1% | | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.11g | | | Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g | | Cholesterol 14mg | 5% | Sodium 15mg | 1% | Potassium 86mg | | Total Carbohydrate 0g | 0% | | Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | | Sugars 0g | | Protein 5.69g | | | Vitamin A 0% | | Vitamin C 0% | | Calcium 0% | | Iron 1% | | * | Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18 | | 1% | of RDI*(27 calories) | | | Chapter 2 2.2 nutrition in 100g of SERVED TILAPIA FISH A 100 g serving of cooked tilapia offers 4.7 mg of niacin, or 23.5 percent of the recommended daily value or DV; 1.86 mg of vitamin B12, or 31 percent of the DV; 204 mg of phosphorus, or 20 percent of the DV; 380 mg of potassium, or 11 percent of the DV and 54.4 mcg of selenium, or 78 percent of the DV. Niacin aids in energy metabolism and, along with vitamin B12, supports optimum nervous system function. Vitamin B12, found only in animal foods, aids in the formation of red blood cells and nervous system chemical messengers or neurotransmitters. Phosphorus, along with calcium and magnesium, helps form strong bones and teeth and is a component of all cells. Potassium is needed to regulate heartbeat and blood pressure while selenium supports thyroid gland function and promotes

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