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Tilapia is considered a low Mercury risk. Larger, older, ocean run fish like shark, swordfish and king mackerel generally contain higher levels of mercury and should be avoided by pregnant women. Tilapia is considered a low mercury risk. Larger, older, ocean run fish like shark, swordfish and king mackerel generally contain higher levels of mercury and should be avoided by pregnant women. Tilapia is considered a low mercury risk. Larger, older, ocean run fish like shark, swordfish and king mackerel generally contain higher levels of mercury and should be avoided by pregnant women. Tilapia is considered a low mercury risk. Larger, older, ocean run fish like shark, swordfish and king mackerel generally contain higher levels of mercury and should be avoided by pregnant women.

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What is nutritional value in tilapia?

Tilapia is a fish. It is high in many vitamins and minerals, including the very-important omega-3 fatty acids. It can be high in sodium, though, and mercury - both of which are not too good. Tilapia is about 130 calories per serving.


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Where is tilapia from?

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What do people fish for in South America?

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Is tilapia fish?

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Is tilapia fish squid?

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How do you spell tilapia in spanish?

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How much fiber in 3.5 ounces of tilapia fish?

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German name for tilapia?

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Are tilapia herbivores or carnivores?

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Where did tilapia first originated?

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Is a tilapia a reptile?

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