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Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Low concern
Nile tilapia is a lean, low-mercury farmed fish included on FDA/EPA's 'best choices' list of fish to eat. Lower in omega-3 than oily fish, but a low-cost protein source.
Found in
16 products
What it is
Oreochromis niloticus — a freshwater cichlid fish, one of the most widely farmed food fish globally.
Whole food / protein source.
Why it's flagged
- fish allergen (major US/EU allergen)
- lower omega-3 content than oily fish
- country-of-origin water quality variability
What regulators actually say
"Tilapia is on the 'Best Choices' list — fish lowest in mercury that can be eaten 2-3 servings a week."
"Fish, tilapia, raw — nutrient profile available in FoodData Central."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved seafood; FDA/EPA 'Best Choices' fish list
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food fish
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