Research
Macro partitioning
The fatty acid profile of meat, particularly omega-3 content, is significantly influenced by animal diet, with pasture-fed animals having higher polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations than grain-fed animals.
If you prioritize omega-3 intake from meat, consider choosing products from pasture-fed animals, as they tend to have a healthier fatty acid profile compared to grain-fed counterparts.
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Significant difference was found between grain and pasture-fed animal’s fatty acid composition that gives higher polyunsaturated fatty acid concentration in pasture-fed animal groups
Why this rating
Based on cited studies comparing feeding regimens.
Source
Nutritional Composition of Meat
Rabia Shabir Ahmad et al. · InTech eBooks · 2018
DOI 10.5772/intechopen.77045
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