Why is beef fat considered unhealthier than pork fat?

The 'unhealthier' part comes from beef fat's being slightly more saturated than pork fat. The food nannies told us (and some continue to tell us) that saturated fats are bad. read more

The 'unhealthier' part comes from beef fat's being slightly more saturated than pork fat. The food nannies told us (and some continue to tell us) that saturated fats are bad. This was before they realized that unsaturated fats -- particularly trans fats -- could be bad, too. Beef fat, though, also has a stronger flavor than pork fat. read more

Where I live Goat meat is very common, and I have to say that I love it. It is far less fatty than lamb, and has better flavour than beef. Most restaurants in south Spain will have goat on the menu. I have tried it various ways and just find it delicious. Many butchers may not have lamb, and will cheerfully offer you goat instead. read more

Eating pork every day instead of beef would save 420 calories in a week, but since one has to have a deficit of 3,500 calories to lose 1 pound, this is not a significant difference. The average 4-ounce serving of pork has 4.5 grams of fat, while the relative amount of fat in beef varies significantly with processing. read more