Head-to-head comparison

Mahi Mahi vs Tilapia (baked): Which Has More Protein?

Both Mahi Mahi and Tilapia (baked) are common enough protein choices that they get compared directly all the time — here's what the actual numbers say.

Mahi Mahi

26.0gprotein / 100g

109 cal · 0.9g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.89

Tilapia (baked)

26.0gprotein / 100g

128 cal · 2.7g fat · $ · Quality 0.88

Mahi Mahi edges out Tilapia (baked) by less than half a gram of protein per 100g (26.0g vs 26.0g) — statistically a wash for practical meal planning.

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 Mahi Mahi's $$$.

Verdict

With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Tilapia (baked) delivers a similar protein profile to Mahi Mahi at a noticeably lower price per serving.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gMahi MahiTilapia (baked)
Protein26.0g26.0g
Calories109128
Fat0.9g2.7g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.890.88
Relative cost$$$$
Prep time12 min12 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, mahi mahi or tilapia (baked)?

Mahi Mahi has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Tilapia (baked)'s 26.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Mahi Mahi is lower in calories per 100g, at 109 vs the other's 128.