Common questions

Is Tilapia Fillets healthy?

Tilapia Fillets scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The tilapia fillets are a processed product, which limits their score potential.

How processed is Tilapia Fillets?

Tilapia Fillets is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tilapia Fillets' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tilapia counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Tilapia Fillets

Name: Tilapia Fillets
Brand: Waterfront Bistro

Waterfront Bistro

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Albertsons

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

The tilapia fillets are a processed product, which limits their score potential. While tilapia is a lean source of protein, the presence of sodium tripolyphosphate as a preservative raises concerns due to its potential impact on sodium levels and health issues related to phosphate overuse. The product's processing level and the use of additives prevent it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 3

Tilapia

Good

A lean source of high-quality protein and essential amino acids with minimal saturated fat.

Water

Neutral

Used as a moisture-retaining processing aid and glaze for the fish.

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Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Neutral

A common food additive used to retain moisture and preserve texture in seafood.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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