Calorie comparison
Scallops vs Tilapia
Per 100 grams, scallops is the lighter choice by 18 calories, while tilapia delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Scallops | Tilapia |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 | 129 |
| Protein | 20 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 2.7 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🐚 Scallops
3 oz cooked (85 g)
94 cal
17 g protein · 4.3 g carbs · 0.7 g fat
🐟 Tilapia
3 oz cooked (85 g)
110 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 2.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, scallops or tilapia?
Per 100 g, scallops has 111 calories and tilapia has 129. Scallops is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, scallops or tilapia?
Scallops has 20 g of protein per 100 g; tilapia has 26 g. Tilapia wins on protein.
Is scallops or tilapia better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward scallops — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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