Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Cream Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Cream Sauce is a classic French-inspired dish featuring lean pork tenderloin seared and served with a rich, tangy sauce made from cream, Dijon mustard, and often white wine or broth. It's a popular weeknight or dinner party meal, prized for its balance of savory meat and creamy, sharp sauce.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the pork tenderloin and moderate in fat from the cream sauce, with minimal carbohydrates unless served with starchy sides. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.9 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Selenium | 55 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
Per 1 serving (225 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of Dijon mustard in the sauce is a hallmark of French cuisine, adding a distinctive sharpness that cuts through the richness of the cream. Nutritionally, pork tenderloin is one of the leanest cuts of pork, making it a healthier protein choice compared to fattier cuts.
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