How the diets react
Diet Ratings
Beef tenderloin contains ~0g net carbs with ~26g protein and ~15g fat per 100g. Excellent keto staple. High-quality whole meat with ideal macronutrient profile. One of the most keto-friendly protein sources available.
Animal flesh product derived from cattle. Contains no plant-based components. Directly violates vegan diet principles which exclude all meat.
Beef tenderloin is unprocessed, high-quality meat that was available to Paleolithic humans. It is protein-rich, nutrient-dense, and contains no problematic compounds. Universally approved across all paleo schools of thought, especially if grass-fed.
Beef is red meat, which Mediterranean diet limits to a few times monthly. While tenderloin is leaner than other cuts, it still contains more saturated fat than poultry or fish. Occasional consumption acceptable.
Premium ruminant meat. Excellent animal-derived protein and fat source. Minimally processed. Aligns perfectly with carnivore diet principles. Fatty cuts are preferred; tenderloin is lean but still high-quality.
Beef tenderloin is unprocessed meat with no excluded ingredients. Fully compliant with Whole30 guidelines.
Beef tenderloin is low in FODMAPs. Plain, unprocessed beef is confirmed low-FODMAP by Monash University with no fermentable carbohydrates.
Lean red meat with moderate saturated fat. DASH limits red meat; acceptable occasionally in small portions (3oz) but poultry/fish preferred.
Leaner beef cut (~26g protein, ~9g fat per 3.5 oz), but still contains more saturated fat than poultry. Usable in Zone with careful portioning and fat trimming. Dr. Sears permits lean beef but emphasizes poultry and fish as superior choices. Requires balancing with monounsaturated fats rather than additional saturated fat.
While leaner than other beef cuts, beef tenderloin is still red meat with higher saturated fat and arachidonic acid than poultry. Weil's pyramid limits red meat. Occasional consumption acceptable but not emphasized.
Some paleo and ancestral diet advocates argue grass-fed beef tenderloin has favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and can fit anti-inflammatory diets. However, mainstream anti-inflammatory guidance prioritizes poultry and fish over red meat.
Good protein (26g per 100g cooked) but moderate-to-high fat (15-20g per 100g depending on cut). Saturated fat content is a concern for GLP-1 patients. Leaner cuts of beef (sirloin, eye of round) are preferable. Individual tolerance to red meat varies significantly.
Some GLP-1 nutrition experts recommend beef tenderloin as an acceptable protein source given its protein density, while others recommend limiting red meat due to saturated fat content and potential for worsening GI symptoms in sensitive patients. Tolerance varies significantly by individual.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.
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