Butter SaltedvsFish Tilapia
🎯When to Eat What
Goal-based picks for Butter Salted vs Fish Tilapia
Go with Fish Tilapia at just 96 kcal per 100g — 87% fewer calories.
Fish Tilapia will keep you satisfied longer with 20.1g protein — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.
Fish Tilapia packs 20.1g of protein per 100g (84% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.
Fish Tilapia is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more potassium.
Fish Tilapia provides 302mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.
Fish Tilapia edges ahead overall with more protein, less saturated fat, more potassium — making it the more nutritious option for everyday eating.
🔥Calorie Breakdown
💪Macronutrient Comparison
📊Full Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Butter Salted | Fish Tilapia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪Macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 717kcal36% | 96kcal5% | +621kcal |
| Protein | 0.85g2% | 20g40% | <0.1g |
| Total Fat | 81g104% | 1.7g2% | +79g |
| Saturated Fat | 51g257% | 0.58g3% | +51g |
| Trans Fat | 3.3g | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 215mg72% | 50mg17% | +165mg |
| Carbohydrates | <0.1g0% | 0g0% | +<0.1g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g0% | 0g0% | — |
| Sugars | <0.1g | 0g | +<0.1g |
| ✨Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 684mcg76% | 0mcg0% | +684mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0mg0% | 0mg0% | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg0% | 3.1mcg16% | <0.1mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2.3mg15% | 0.40mg3% | +1.9mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.0mcg6% | 1.4mcg1% | +5.6mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | <0.1mg0% | 0.16mg10% | <0.1mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17mcg7% | 1.6mcg66% | <0.1mcg |
| Folate | 3.0mcg1% | 24mcg6% | <0.1mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | <0.1mg0% | <0.1mg3% | <0.1mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | <0.1mg3% | <0.1mg5% | <0.1mg |
| Niacin (B3) | <0.1mg0% | 3.9mg24% | <0.1mg |
| 🔶Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 643mg28% | 52mg2% | +591mg |
| Calcium | 24mg2% | 10mg1% | +14mg |
| Iron | <0.1mg0% | 0.56mg3% | <0.1mg |
| Potassium | 24mg1% | 302mg6% | <0.1mg |
| Phosphorus | 24mg2% | 170mg14% | <0.1mg |
| Magnesium | 2.0mg0% | 27mg6% | <0.1mg |
| Zinc | <0.1mg1% | 0.33mg3% | <0.1mg |
| Copper | 0mg0% | <0.1mg8% | <0.1mg |
| Manganese | 0mg0% | <0.1mg2% | <0.1mg |
| Selenium | 1.0mcg2% | 42mcg76% | <0.1mcg |
🔬Nutritional Analysis
Calories: Fish Tilapia is significantly lower in calories at just 96 kcal per 100g compared to 717 kcal for Butter Salted — that's 647% fewer calories, making Fish Tilapia the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.
Protein: Fish Tilapia provides more protein with 20.1g versus 0.85g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Fish Tilapia offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.
Fat: Fish Tilapia is the leaner option with 1.7g of total fat per 100g compared to 81.1g. Fish Tilapia has less saturated fat (0.585g vs 51.4g).
Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Butter Salted: 684mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin D (Fish Tilapia: 3.1mcg vs 0mcg), Niacin (B3) (Fish Tilapia: 3.9mg vs 0.042mg).
Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Copper (Fish Tilapia: 0.075mg vs 0mg), Manganese (Fish Tilapia: 0.037mg vs 0mg), Selenium (Fish Tilapia: 41.8mcg vs 1mcg).
Diet Suitability: Both fit a low-carb or keto diet. Fish Tilapia fits a high-protein diet. Fish Tilapia fits a low-fat diet. Fish Tilapia fits a low-sodium diet.