How many calories in
pork tenderloin?
Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest cuts of pork — 143 calories per 100g and 26g of protein, comparable to chicken breast in macro profile. It's pricier than chops but cooks evenly and slices into clean medallions, making it a great chicken-rotation protein.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical pork tenderloin serving translates in your tracker:
What 143 calories means.
Protein-dense — 18.2 g of protein per 100 kcal makes pork tenderloin an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.
Pork Tenderloin vs. similar foods.
How pork tenderloin stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in pork tenderloin?
Pork Tenderloin has approximately 143 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 122 calories.
How much protein is in pork tenderloin?
26g of protein per 100g. That puts pork tenderloin at roughly 18.2g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.
How do I log pork tenderloin accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is pork tenderloin good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Pork Tenderloin sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.