Most of the confusion is due to decades of marketing, like the slogan "Pork. The Other White Meat." which famously made its rounds across the nation in the '90s.

Pork is the most consumed meat in the world, but many people are unsure about its correct classification. This article examines whether pork is white or red meat.

Red meat refers to meat that is raw and red in color. Beef, for example, is a typical red meat, as in contrast to white meat, such as chicken meat which is lighter in hue. Beef is considered a ...

Red meat refers to meat that is raw and red in color. Beef, for example, is a typical red meat, as in contrast to white meat, such as chicken meat which is lighter in hue. Beef is considered a ...

Red meat has more myoglobin, a red protein-like haemoglobin that helps carry oxygen. The bigger the muscle, the more myoglobin is needed and, therefore, the redder the colour and meat.

While red meat is a good source of various nutrients, its consumption should be restricted in the diet as it carries health risks.

Poultry is the second most widely eaten meat in the world, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Just ahead of poultry (33%) is pork at 36%. Americans are also eating twice as much ...

They defined unprocessed red meat as beef, pork, lamb and hamburger. A serving of red meat is three ounces, about the size of a deck of cards.