To rank the index, we calculated the deviation percentage for each country to show how comparatively affordable or expensive each one is. This illustrated that Switzerland has the highest meat prices, while Ukraine has the lowest.
The most expensive meat in the world is Japanese Wagyu beef, specifically the Kobe variety. Kobe beef comes from Tajima-gyu cattle that are raised in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan and is renowned for its high level of marbling, tenderness, and rich, buttery flavor. The high price of Kobe beef is due to several factors.
High Swiss tariffs on food and drink imports are designed to protect local farmers who generally have smaller farms than international competitors and the steep costs of 'high price island' Switzerland.
The retail price range in Australian Dollar for beef is between AUD 36.1 and AUD 78.22 per kilogram or between AUD 16.37 and AUD 35.48 per pound(lb) in Canberra and Melbourne.
NAB economist Phin Ziebell said there were several factors behind the price drop, including an oversupply of cattle in Australia. "What's happened is, we had the drought, we had the herd rebuild, the herd rebuild is done," Mr Ziebell said. "We've had these really great three years, three wet years.
The price of cattle has skyrocketed during the pandemic, pushing up meat prices. One of the biggest factors has been the lack of stock on the market after the most recent east coast drought. Herds are now rebuilding, but international demand should keep prices high.
Turkeys are larger birds, so they cost more at the grocery store. They are often kept for more special occasions like holidays. Chickens are popular for daily cooking, cost less, and take well to varied seasonings.
Of course, you can still enjoy ground beef from time to time, but choosing lean ground turkey more often will help your heart in the long run. If it comes down to budget, ground turkey is often the cheaper option.
Beef import volume
China's increasing demand for beef, coupled with slow growth in domestic beef production, has led to a sharp rise in beef prices and a surge in beef imports into the country.
Argentine beef is widely regarded as the best beef globally, with its grass-fed and hormone-free farming methods resulting in leaner, healthier, and more flavorful meat.
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world (36%) followed by poultry (33%), beef (24%), and goats/sheep (5%).
What Is the Highest Quality Steak in the World? Not surprisingly, the most expensive meat in the world — the Kobe beef A5 Wagyu Tomahawk — is also the highest quality of beef. Only a specific type of cattle from a certain region of Japan are selected to make Kobe beef, according to Ventured.
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics chicken and turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F. Red meat, lamb, and pork may be eaten medium rare (145 F) if cooked whole, but ground meats should reach at least 160 F for safety.
Turkey is 63.3% cheaper than Australia.
So there you have it: The rundown of which meats are highest in protein. Chicken breast and lean cuts of beef are top choices, offering high protein-per-gram ratios. Turkey breast, bison, venison, pork tenderloin, fish, chicken drumsticks, lean beef, lamb, and chicken thigh are also solid high-protein options.
Beef is significantly richer in calcium, copper, and potassium, and has higher amounts of iron and zinc. This does not detract, however, from the fact that chicken is also a good source of minerals. Chicken contains more minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus than beef.
turkey, either of two species of birds classified as members of either the family Phasianidae or Meleagrididae (order Galliformes). The best known is the common turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), a native game bird of North America that has been widely domesticated for the table.
Most people agree that they are almost identical, although you may be able to detect a slightly creamier taste in turkey eggs thanks to their relatively higher fat content. This is very slight, however, and turkey eggs are far closer in flavour to a chicken's egg than something extra-rich, like a duck's egg.
Generally, meat from mammals such as cows and calves, sheep, lamb and pigs is considered red meat, while rabbit, chicken, and turkey meat is considered white meat. It's all about the level of myoglobin – the iron-containing protein in muscle – giving meat its red colour.
2/ Australian beef is packed full of flavour (and nutrition)
Grass-fed beef is also more nutritious than grain-fed beef as it has higher levels of omega-3 acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). But there's plenty of great Australian steak to be found for lovers of buttery grain-fed beef, too.
“There are some factors pushing it up and pushing it down. The ones pushing food inflation up are the domestic ones: input costs, high fuel, high fertiliser [prices] still, high labour rates particularly and high interest rates,” he said.
Kangaroo meat is mostly produced throughout Australia. Due to its low-fat content, grilled kangaroo steaks should be served medium rare. The meat pairs well with plums, oranges, red currants, rosemary, juniper, and garlic.