As the staple food on the Chinese table, mutton has strong national characteristics and healthy nutrition, but it often makes people’s choice difficult to decide. So, which one is better, lamb or fattened sheep?

First of all, lamb refers to mutton that is less than one year old, so it is more tender in taste. The nutritional value of lamb is also very high. It is rich in protein and essential amino acids, as well as many minerals, such as iron, calcium, zinc, etc. In addition, lamb meat also has the functions of warming the body and replenishing qi, dispelling cold and boosting yang, nourishing the liver and replenishing blood, etc., which is especially suitable for people with weak and cold constitutions.

However, although fat lamb is slightly greasy, the fat contained in the fat is unsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial to human health. In addition, the taste of fat lamb is richer and more delicious, allowing people to fully feel the rich flavor of lamb. At the same time, fattened mutton is less difficult to cook, and it is easier to produce mutton delicacies with different tastes.

To sum up, it is impossible to definitely say which type of mutton is more delicious. Lamb is more suitable for people who are sensitive to taste or have health needs; while fat lamb is more suitable for people who like a rich taste. Whatever you eat, it depends on your own taste and needs.