80
Meat · Pork
Pork Tenderloin
80/ 100
Also known as: pork loin, lean pork
Lean cut of pork high in thiamine and B vitamins
Nutrition · per ~85 g serving · ≈ a palm-sized piece (~3 oz)
🔥 Calories
122/ 2000 kcal day
🥩Protein22.3 g45% DV
🍞Carbs0.0 g<1% DV
🥑Fat3.0 g4% DV
🌿Fiber0.0 g<1% DV
Vitamins
- Thiamin0.74 mg62% DV
- Niacin6.3 mg39% DV
- Vitamin B60.51 mg30% DV
Minerals
- Selenium35.2 mcg64% DV
- Zinc2.0 mg19% DV
- Phosphorus209.9 mg17% DV
Source: USDA · 168315
Score · 80/100
Nutrient Density32.8 / 35
Vitamins & minerals packed in relative to calories — the single biggest driver of the score.
Protein Quality14.0 / 15
How much protein it delivers, by absolute grams and per calorie.
Fiber Content0.0 / 10
Dietary fiber for gut health, satiety and steadier blood sugar.
Healthy Fats5.0 / 10
Fat quality — unsaturated vs saturated, and trans-fat free.
Bioactives7.0 / 15
Polyphenols, flavonoids and other beneficial plant compounds for this food group.
Glycemic Impact10.0 / 10
Low sugar with a high fiber-to-carb ratio scores best — gentler on blood sugar.
Top Nutrients
- Selenium75% DV
- Thiamin73% DV
- Niacin46% DV
- Vitamin B635% DV
- Zinc22% DV
Systems supported
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biochemical reactions enabled by this foodHow pork tenderloin stacks up
Compared to other meats
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower pork tenderloin is than the average across 25 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Calories#9 of 26
143kcalvs187kcal avg
-24% below category average
Protein#5 of 26
26.2gvs20.9g avg
+26% above category average
Fiber#3 of 26
0gvs0g avg
-100% below category average
Selenium#1 of 23
41.4mcgvs21mcg avg
+97% above category average
Thiamin#1 of 18
0.9mgvs0.2mg avg
+396% above category average
Niacin#5 of 23
7.4mgvs5.4mg avg
+36% above category average
Vitamin B6#9 of 21
0.6mgvs0.6mg avg
-2% below category average
Common questions
What people ask about pork tenderloin
What is pork tenderloin?
Pork Tenderloin is classified as a pork (meat). Lean cut of pork high in thiamine and B vitamins
Is pork tenderloin healthy?
Pork Tenderloin scores 80/100 in Formulate, making it a great choice. Its strongest contributions come from Selenium, Thiamin, Niacin. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Is pork tenderloin high in protein?
Yes — it's a high-protein food. A 85 g serving provides about 22.3 g of protein (~45% of the 50 g daily value).
Is pork tenderloin high in fiber?
Not really. A 85 g serving provides about 0 g of fiber (~0% of the 28 g daily value).
What vitamins and minerals are in pork tenderloin?
In a 85 g serving, pork tenderloin is highest in Selenium (~64% DV), Thiamin (~62% DV), Niacin (~39% DV), Vitamin B6 (~30% DV), Zinc (~19% DV).
Is pork tenderloin keto-friendly?
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 85 g serving has about 0 g of net carbs (0 g total minus 0 g fiber).
How much pork tenderloin should I eat?
A typical serving is around 85 g (~122 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating pork tenderloin alongside several other meat sources.
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