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Corn-fed vs. Grass-fed Beef
Cattle that are fed only grass, hay, and other plant foods take at least twice as long to reach harvest weight as corn-fed cattle do. Since grass-fed beef is from older animals, it is tougher and stringier. This is why many people prefer corn-fed to grass-fed beef.
Beef is a great addition to a healthy diet. Corn-fed and grass-fed beef contain the same nutrients, with only miniscule differences in fat composition. Grass-fed beef tends to be leaner than corn-fed beef, detracting from its taste, but you can get both types of beef with the same fat content. If you want to compare tastes for yourself, make sure that the fat content in your test meat is the same for an accurate comparison.
For more information about beef and nutrition, check out the Beef and Nutrition powerpoint below.
