Pork tenderloin

meats

Pork tenderloin

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.3

Rated by 11 diets

8 approve2 caution1 avoid
Is Pork tenderloin Healthy?

Yes — Pork tenderloin is broadly considered healthy. 8 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto8/10APPROVED

Pork tenderloin is zero carbs with good protein and moderate fat content. Whole food, unprocessed, and well-suited for ketogenic diet.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Pork tenderloin is pork meat. Contains no plant-based components and violates core vegan principles.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Whole, unprocessed pork cut. Excellent source of protein and B vitamins. Lean meat available to Paleolithic hunters. Minimal preparation required.

Mediterranean6/10CAUTION

Lean cut of pork with moderate saturated fat. While red meat should be limited to few times monthly per Mediterranean guidelines, pork tenderloin is leaner than other cuts. Acceptable occasionally when prepared with olive oil and vegetables.

Carnivore9/10APPROVED

Whole muscle meat from pork. Minimally processed, pure animal product. Excellent protein source with good fat content. Fully aligned with carnivore diet principles.

Whole3010/10APPROVED

Pork tenderloin is whole, unprocessed meat. It is explicitly allowed on Whole30 with no restrictions.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Plain pork tenderloin is pure protein with no FODMAP content. Monash University confirms all plain pork is low-FODMAP at all serving sizes.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Lean cut of pork with low saturated fat (2-3g per 3oz) and cholesterol. Excellent protein source aligned with DASH guidelines. Low sodium when prepared without added salt.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Very lean pork cut with excellent protein-to-fat ratio. Low glycemic. Ideal Zone protein building block. Monounsaturated fat profile favorable when trimmed of visible fat.

Lean cut of pork with moderate saturated fat and protein. Less inflammatory than fatty cuts but higher in saturated fat than poultry. Acceptable in moderation as part of varied protein sources.

iSome strict anti-inflammatory protocols limit all red meat/pork. Dr. Weil emphasizes poultry; pork tenderloin represents acceptable compromise between red meat and poultry.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Lean cut of pork with 27g protein per 3.5oz and only 3-4g fat. Excellent protein-to-calorie ratio. Easy to digest when prepared simply (grilled, roasted, or baked). Nutrient-dense, supports muscle preservation during weight loss. Small portions are satisfying.

Controversy Index

Score range: 110/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.3Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Pork tenderloin

Keto 8/10
  • Zero net carbs
  • Good protein content
  • Moderate fat content
  • Whole food
Paleo 9/10
  • unprocessed
  • whole food
  • protein-rich
  • nutrient-dense
Mediterranean 6/10
  • Lean red meat cut
  • Lower saturated fat than other pork
  • Red meat category limits frequency
  • Few times monthly guideline
  • Preparation method important
Carnivore 9/10
  • Whole muscle meat
  • Minimal processing
  • High protein quality
  • Good nutrient profile
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole meat
  • Unprocessed
  • No additives
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Pure protein source
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • Monash-tested and approved
  • Verify no high-FODMAP marinades or seasonings
DASH 8/10
  • Lean meat (low saturated fat)
  • Good protein source
  • Low sodium if unsalted
  • Low cholesterol relative to other meats
Zone 8/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Low glycemic
  • Favorable fat profile
  • Excellent Zone protein
  • lean cut
  • moderate saturated fat
  • good protein
  • less inflammatory than fatty pork
  • poultry preferable
  • High protein density (27g per 3.5oz)
  • Low fat for a meat (3-4g per 3.5oz)
  • Easy digestibility
  • Excellent for muscle preservation
  • Versatile preparation methods
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