Pork Tenderloin
1 cooked portion (140g)Protein per 100g26.0g
Calories per 100g143
Fat per 100g3.5g
Carbs per 100g0.0g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)2100mg
Typical cost$$
Quality 0.92
high-DIAAS complete animal protein
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Why Pork Tenderloin shows up in protein-forward diets
Nutritionally closer to chicken breast than to other pork cuts — 'the other white meat' branding wasn't just marketing, tenderloin genuinely runs lean.
Serving-size math
A 1 cooked portion (140g) portion delivers 36.4g of protein and roughly 200 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 18.18g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Pull at 145°F internal — USDA lowered pork's safe temp from 160°F in 2011, and tenderloin overcooked to old guidance turns chalky.
Best for
- cutting
- meal prep
Frequently asked
How much protein is in pork tenderloin?
26.0g per 100g, or 36.4g per 1 cooked portion (140g).
Is pork tenderloin a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (high-DIAAS complete animal protein).