The reason why goat mutton tastes bad is that goat fat contains a fatty acid called C9H 18O2, which will produce a special smell after volatilization. In terms of nutrients, goat meat is not lower than mutton. In contrast, the fat content of mutton is higher than that of goat mutton, so mutton tastes more delicate.

There is another big difference between goat meat and mutton, that is, according to Chinese medicine, goat meat is cool and mutton is hot. Therefore, the latter has a nourishing effect and is suitable for lying-in women and patients. The former is best for patients to eat less, and ordinary people should avoid eating after eating. It is best not to eat cold food and fruit.

Goats are lively and active by nature, like to walk around, forage everywhere every day, and have a long growth cycle. Therefore, goats have more lean meat, less fat, more compact and chewy meat, and some firewood, which is similar to the taste of beef. If you want to stew or fry, you can choose goat and mutton. Sheep are kept in captivity, which have a large appetite, fast growth and easy fat deposition. Compared with goat meat, the meat is delicate and soft. If you want to make mutton soup or eat hot pot, it is better to choose mutton.

There is not much difference between goat meat and sheep meat in terms of nutritional value. But in terms of fat content, mutton is higher than goat, because sheep are lazy and have more fat deposits. If you are a "three high" crowd, or are losing weight and worried about getting fat, try to eat less mutton and choose goat mutton. If you are an ordinary person, whether it is goat meat or mutton, you can choose with confidence.