Is grass-fed meat more nutritious?
Compared to grain-fed beef, research has found that beef raised exclusively on a grass fed diet: *is naturally lean, with less than half the total fat and less saturated fat and 100 fewer calories in 6 oz. *has as low as 2:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids where grain fed beef has up to 20:1 ratio or higher. *has a polyunsaturated/saturated fatty acid ratio similar to wild game. *is 3-5 times higher in conjugated lineolic acid (an omega 3 precursor). *is 4 times higher in vitamins A and E. *has more beta carotene. *carries minimal risk of E.coli contamination compared to industrial cattle.
