Research
Macro partitioning
Red meat is a significant source of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA, DHA, DPA), particularly when animals are pasture-fed.
Choose pasture-fed red meat to maximize your intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, DPA). While fish is the best source, red meat is a significant contributor to your daily omega-3 intake.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Pasture fed beef is a better source of omega-3 fats than grain feed beef... As the levels of long-chain PUFA found in Australian beef, veal and lamb muscle meat are greater than 30 mg per serving (135 g) of red meat, they are considered a source of long-chain omega-3 PUFA
Why this rating
Supported by fatty acid profile tables and comparison with other meats.
Source
Nutritional composition of red meat
Peter Williams · Nutrition & Dietetics · 2007
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