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Filet Mignon & Beef Tenderloin Protein Calculator
Grass-fed Filet Mignon (beef tenderloin) delivers 6.75 grams of pure protein per raw ounce (23.8g/100g) and concentrates to 8.6 grams per cooked ounce (30.5g/100g). Over 82% of its total caloric content comes directly from bioavailable protein with virtually zero gristle or connective tissue.
Carved from the non-weight-bearing psoas major muscle, Filet Mignon represents the gold standard of tender, highly digestible whole-muscle animal protein, passing through the stomach with rapid gastric emptying kinetics.
🥩 100% Grass-Fed Filet Mignon
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Tenderness: Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin
Experience the world's tenderest steak. Raised on pure pasture with zero grain or feedlot confinement, our Filet Mignon cuts offer delicate texture, clean buttery flavor, and peak protein purity.
54g Protein per 8 oz Cut
Pure lean muscle synthesis fuel with only ~10g natural fat.
Zero Gristle or Connective Tissue
100% edible premium yield with instantaneous mastication tenderness.
Regenerative Pasture Raised
Hand-cut by master butchers and flash-frozen at peak flavor maturity.
100% Grass-Fed & Pasture-Raised • Flash-Frozen at Peak Freshness • Zero Added Hormones
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Psoas Major Biophysics & Fast Gastric Emptying
Because the psoas major bears zero locomotive load, its collagen fibrils are fine and easily cleaved by pepsin and gastric acid, resulting in faster amino acid absorption into systemic circulation than coarser cuts.
Maximum Protein Purity (82% Calorie Density)
With under 1.3g of fat per raw ounce, Filet Mignon provides an elite protein-to-calorie density that fits seamlessly into strict ketogenic cuts, contest prep, or high-protein longevity protocols.
Filet Mignon Portion Sizing & Macro Reference Table
| Raw Filet Weight | Cooked Plated Mass | Total Protein | Natural Fat | Total Calories | Leucine Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 oz Raw Cut (Petite) | 4.7 oz (133g) | 40.5 g | 8 g | 234 kcal | 3.44 g |
| 8 oz Raw Cut (Standard) | 6.2 oz (176g) | 54.0 g | 10 g | 312 kcal | 4.59 g |
| 10 oz Center Cut | 7.8 oz (221g) | 67.5 g | 13 g | 390 kcal | 5.74 g |
| 12 oz Chateaubriand | 9.4 oz (266g) | 81.0 g | 16 g | 468 kcal | 6.89 g |
Filet Mignon Flash Sear & Basting Protocol
- 1. Sear in Pure Grass-Fed Tallow: Because Filet has minimal external fat, sear in a tablespoon of shimmering grass-fed beef tallow to conduct heat rapidly into the crust.
- 2. Pull at 122°F–125°F for Rare / Medium-Rare: Tenderloin loses its signature butter-like softness if cooked past 130°F. Pull early and allow 6 minutes of resting.
- 3. Butter & Herb Basting: In the final 60 seconds of cooking, add pasture-raised butter and rosemary to the skillet, spooning foaming butter over the filet crown.
Chef & Nutritionist Troubleshooting Protocol
Issue: Filet drying out on the interior
Cause: Cooked too long on direct high heat. Fix: Use a reverse sear at 225°F or pull at 122°F after a rapid 2-minute pan sear.
Issue: Filet lacking bold beefy crust
Cause: Lack of surface fat preventing conduction. Fix: Coat steak surface with melted tallow and season with coarse salt before searing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein is in an 8 oz Filet Mignon?
An 8 oz raw grass-fed Filet Mignon delivers 54.0g of pure protein and ~4.6g of bioavailable L-leucine for just 312 calories.
Why is Filet Mignon so tender compared to other steaks?
The tenderloin muscle does virtually no physical work on the animal, so its muscle fibers remain exceptionally fine with minimal collagen cross-linking.
Is Filet Mignon good for high-protein weight loss?
Yes. It has one of the highest protein-to-calorie purity ratings (82%+), providing massive satiety and complete essential amino acids without extra fat calories.
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Zero Hormones or Grain Feed
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