lamb is slightly healthier than beef.
Lamb has less saturated fat than beef and contains more omega 3 fatty acids especially when the lamb meat is sourced from sheep who are grass fed.
However both lamb and beef are red meat and should be consumed in moderation.
Lamb has a slightly lower fat content than beef, especially when eating lean cuts of lamb like the loin or leg lamb.
Grass fed lamb meat is significantly higher in omega 3 fatty acids and is good for heart health when compared to grain fed beef.
Both lamb and beef are great sources of iron, vitamin B12 and iron but lamb is the healthier option.
Both lamb and beef should be consumed in moderation as both can be unhealthy when eaten in excess.
Studies have also found that high consumption of red meat products like beef, lamb, pork, veal, and mutton can raise your risk of a number of long-term (chronic) illnesses, including Stroke, Prostate cancer and Breast cancer.