Diet Ratings
Premium keto protein with 0g net carbs. High in protein and healthy fats. Unprocessed whole food that fits perfectly within ketogenic macros.
Cut of beef from cattle. Pure animal flesh product incompatible with vegan diet principles.
Premium unprocessed beef cut. Excellent protein source with minimal fat. Directly available to Paleolithic hunters.
Red meat limited to few times per month. Tenderloin is high in saturated fat despite being lean cut. Contradicts core Mediterranean principle of minimal red meat consumption.
Premium ruminant cut, minimally processed, excellent protein and fat profile. Universally approved across all carnivore protocols. Represents ideal carnivore food: whole animal product with no additives.
Unprocessed cut of beef. Exemplary Whole30 protein with no additives or processing.
Beef tenderloin is a plain protein with no fermentable carbohydrates. Monash University confirms all plain beef cuts are low-FODMAP at all reasonable serving sizes.
Beef tenderloin is leaner than most beef cuts but still contains more saturated fat than poultry or fish. DASH limits red meat; acceptable occasionally in small portions (3oz) if lean and unseasoned.
Lean cut but higher in fat than ground turkey or veal. Usable in Zone but requires careful portioning to maintain 30% fat macronutrient target. Trim visible fat for optimal balance.
Lean cut of red meat with lower fat than other beef cuts, but still contains saturated fat and arachidonic acid. Anti-inflammatory diet recommends limiting red meat frequency and portion size.
Good protein (26g per 100g) but moderate-to-high fat (16g per 100g). Leaner than other beef cuts but still higher fat than poultry. May trigger nausea or bloating in GLP-1 patients. Better as small portion with vegetables.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.
Diet-Specific Tips for Beef tenderloin
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