Published Mar 25, 2019, modified May 14, 2020 by Nicole Shroff // This post may contain affiliate links. Home » Skills » The Differences Between Mutton, Lamb and Goat Meat. Lamb meat or mutton has moderate amounts of vitamin D and vitamin B6, whereas goat meat completely lacks in those. Lamb or sheep is not widely available from my own experience. Goats and sheep, a young sheep being named lamb, both being mammals and belonging to the Bovidae family, have many similarities.Both animals are herbivores, meaning their diet does not include meat and mostly consists of pasture plants and seeds.Both goats and sheep are hoofed, ruminant animals, with similar social behaviours and are often kept in the same group. Like lamb vs mutton, the gamey flavor of goat meat is more mild in the meat kid goats. Goat meat has been surging in popularity over the past few years, with some calling it a healthier alternative to lamb.
But the meat isn’t a like-for-like alternative. Please read my disclosure // 21 Comments / I am not even sure why us Indians eat more Goat as compared to Lamb because I personally find Lamb meat to be a lot better than Goat. Introduction. The Differences Between Mutton, Lamb and Goat Meat. Lamb meat is also richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B12 and vitamin K. Goat meat on the other hand has higher concentration levels of vitamin E and vitamin B2. In today’s article we’re going to show you the main differences between goat and lamb meat, how to cook them, and when to use each one.
Locally ( here where I live in Minnesota ), goats can also be rented to clear areas of heavy underbrush and weeds. Goats are raised for their meat, milk, fibre ( hair ) and hides. I wonder what they call Goat meat and Lamb where you come from and what is the difference between Goat meat and Lamb meat according to you.