Head-to-head comparison

Pork Tenderloin vs Salmon (Atlantic, farmed): Which Has More Protein?

Both Pork Tenderloin and Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) are common enough protein choices that they get compared directly all the time — here's what the actual numbers say.

Pork Tenderloin

26.0gprotein / 100g

143 cal · 3.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.92

Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)

25.4gprotein / 100g

208 cal · 13.4g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91

Per 100g, Pork Tenderloin comes in at 26.0g of protein against Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)'s 25.4g, a 0.6g 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 ($$) than Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) ($$$$).

Verdict

With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Pork Tenderloin delivers a similar protein profile to Salmon (Atlantic, farmed) at a noticeably lower price per serving.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gPork TenderloinSalmon (Atlantic, farmed)
Protein26.0g25.4g
Calories143208
Fat3.5g13.4g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.920.91
Relative cost$$$$$$
Prep time25 min15 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, pork tenderloin or salmon (atlantic, farmed)?

Pork Tenderloin has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Salmon (Atlantic, farmed)'s 25.4g.

Which is lower in calories?

Pork Tenderloin is lower in calories per 100g, at 143 vs the other's 208.