Which is better, cow meat or sheep meat? A nutritional breakdown
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), cattle production accounts for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, whereas sheep produce the second-highest emissions intensity among agricultural commodities. Deciding between cow meat (beef) and sheep meat (lamb or mutton) involves more than just taste, extending to nutritional content, cost, and environmental impact.