Beef and lamb are higher in iron and zinc and easier for the body to absorb
Beef and lamb contain more iron and zinc than pork, chicken and fish and is easier for the body to absorb than the iron and zinc found in plant foods. Vegetarians and vegans require 180% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) for iron and 150% for zinc, due to lower absorption rates from plant-based sources compared to highly bioavailable red meat.
