Halibut
27.0gprotein / 100g140 cal · 2.3g fat · $$$$$ · Quality 0.9
Tilapia (baked)
26.0gprotein / 100g128 cal · 2.7g fat · $ · Quality 0.88
Per 100g, Halibut comes in at 27.0g of protein against Tilapia (baked)'s 26.0g, a 1.0g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
On price, Tilapia (baked) wins clearly — $ against Halibut's $$$$$.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Tilapia (baked) delivers a similar protein profile to Halibut at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Halibut | Tilapia (baked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27.0g | 26.0g |
| Calories | 140 | 128 |
| Fat | 2.3g | 2.7g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.9 | 0.88 |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 15 min | 12 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, halibut or tilapia (baked)?
Halibut has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Tilapia (baked)'s 26.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Tilapia (baked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 128 vs the other's 140.