Among the dozens of entrees offered by the chain of Olive Garden Italian restaurants is the Parmesan-crusted tilapia. This seafood option is one of the more healthy choices on the Olive Garden menu. Understand the nutrition information before including it as a regular part of your diet.
Description
The Parmesan-crusted tilapia features a mild-tasting white fish. It is coated with a crust of Parmesan cheese and baked in an oven, not fried. Included on the plate is a selection of Italian vegetables including zucchini and yellow squash along with an angel hair pasta tossed with garlic butter.
Calories, Fat and Carbohydrates
One serving of the Parmesan-crusted tilapia contains 590 calories. It has 25g of fat, 10g of which are saturated. The entree provides 42g of carbohydrates, 6g of which are fiber.
Other Seafood Offerings
Many other seafood offerings at the Olive Garden have far more calories and fat than the Parmesan-crusted tilapia. The Seafood Alfredo contains 1,020 calories and 52g of fat. The Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara contains 1,440 calories and 88g of fat.
Lower-Calorie Options
The herb-grilled salmon contains 80 fewer calories and 1g more of fat than the Parmesan-crusted tilapia. The Venetian Apricot Chicken, with 480 calories and 4g of fat, is a healthier option. The Seafood Bordetto contains 480 calories and 16g of fat.
Sodium Concerns
Many of Olive Garden's entrees are high in sodium. The Parmesan-crusted tilapia contains 910mg per serving. The Venetian Apricot Chicken has 1,440mg and the Seafood Bordetto has 2,250mg, making them a worse choice for those on a low-sodium diet. The Institute of Medicine recommends staying below 1,500mg of sodium daily.
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