# Is grass-fed beef better for you than Grain-finished beef? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports\ **Created:** [January 9, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646 "2013-01-09T17:43:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![markomark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c37758/32.png) [@markomark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markomark)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/1 "2013-01-09T17:43:17Z")
The definitive answer to the question “Is grass-fed beef better for you than Grain-finished beef?” is: Who cares!!! If I was really worried about what is or is not good for me I would not eat beef at all, I would become a vegan.😃 * * * LINK: [Is grass-fed beef better for you than grain-fed beef? - The Straight Dope](http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2960/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-fed-beef) ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/2 "2013-01-09T22:27:40Z")
I have found it is a matter of flavor, and occasionally of texture. Grain fed you can end up with antibiotics and hormones added to the feed Grass fed the animals can end up with agricultural chemicals on the grazing area being eaten by the animals \ You will hear all sorts of pro and con. Eat what tastes good and you can afford. ---
**Author:** ![C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/3 "2013-01-09T22:42:44Z")
Welcome to the Straight Dope Message Boads, **markomark** , we’re glad you found us. For future ref: when you start a thread, it’s helpful to provide a link to the column in question. Saves search time, and helps keep us all on the same page. No biggie, I’ve added a link at the bottom of your post, and you’ll know for next time. And as I say, welcome! ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/4 "2013-01-10T00:09:44Z")
I think it’s better for you. [eat wild](http://www.eatwild.com/basics.html) ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/5 "2013-01-10T01:56:21Z")
> [@markomark](#): > > The definitive answer to the question “Is grass-fed beef better for you than Grain-finished beef?” is: Who cares!!! If I was really worried about what is or is not good for me I would not eat beef at all, I would become a vegan.😃 > > * * * > > LINK: [Is grass-fed beef better for you than grain-fed beef? - The Straight Dope](http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2960/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-fed-beef) is this an actual question or just a moderately sneaky way to push veganism? ---
**Author:** ![Alexathegirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Alexathegirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alexathegirl)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/6 "2013-01-10T01:59:27Z")
I’m sorry if I’m spamming your question space (and maybe time), but how can i post a COMPLETELY new question? See, I just joined today. Some help? P.S. I think grain fed beef, because it sounds more appetizing \>\_\< ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/7 "2013-01-10T02:04:13Z")
> [@Alexathegirl](#): > > I’m sorry if I’m spamming your question space (and maybe time), but how can i post a COMPLETELY new question? See, I just joined today. Some help? Go to the [General Questions](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?f=3)forum, then click the New Thread button at the top left. ---
**Author:** ![Alexathegirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Alexathegirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alexathegirl)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-grass-fed-beef-better-for-you-than-grain-finished-beef/646646/8 "2013-01-10T02:07:18Z")
Thanks!