Pork Tenderloin
26.0gprotein / 100g143 cal · 3.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.92
Lamb (leg, roasted)
25.0gprotein / 100g258 cal · 16.0g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91
Per 100g, Pork Tenderloin comes in at 26.0g of protein against Lamb (leg, roasted)'s 25.0g, a 1.0g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
Budget-wise, Pork Tenderloin runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($$) than Lamb (leg, roasted) ($$$$).
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Pork Tenderloin delivers a similar protein profile to Lamb (leg, roasted) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Pork Tenderloin | Lamb (leg, roasted) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26.0g | 25.0g |
| Calories | 143 | 258 |
| Fat | 3.5g | 16.0g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.91 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$$$ |
| Prep time | 25 min | 90 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, pork tenderloin or lamb (leg, roasted)?
Pork Tenderloin has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Lamb (leg, roasted)'s 25.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Pork Tenderloin is lower in calories per 100g, at 143 vs the other's 258.