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Pork Tenderloin

+0.2

Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest cuts of pork, with minimal inflammatory impact when prepared without processed ingredients or excessive cooking temperatures.

Ingredient score breakdown

Lean Protein

-0.3

High-quality protein supports muscle maintenance and immune function without excessive saturated fat.

B Vitamins

-0.2

Particularly rich in thiamine and B6, which support energy metabolism and reduce homocysteine-related inflammation.

Cooking Methods

+0.7

High-temperature cooking can create advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) that trigger inflammatory responses.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Plain pork tenderloin is FODMAP-free and suitable for low FODMAP diets when prepared without garlic or onion.

Healthier alternatives

  • chicken breast
  • turkey

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