Filet Mignon

Beef, Tenderloin, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8" Fat, All Grades, Raw [Beef Medallions, Filet Mignon] has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 19.61 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 41, for Beef, Tenderloin, Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8" Fat, All Grades, Raw [Beef Medallions, Filet Mignon], and we advise that this food in moderation.