Beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon)
Fresh Meats & Poultry · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Beef tenderloin (Psoas major) is the most tender cut of beef with very low intramuscular fat. Per 100g raw, it delivers 143 kcal, 21.8g protein, 6.13g total fat (2.3g saturated), 70mg cholesterol, and 2.8mg heme iron.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170275) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 21.8 g |
| Total Fat | 6.13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.30 g |
| Cholesterol | 70.0 mg |
| Heme Iron | 2.80 mg |
| Sodium | 51.0 mg |
| Potassium | 345 mg |
| USDA Safe Internal Temp | 63°C (145°F) with 3-min rest |
Psoas Major Muscle Anatomy
Because the Psoas major muscle performs almost no weight-bearing work in the animal, its muscle fibers are fine and connective collagen is minimal, yielding unmatched fork-tender texture.
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