Grassfed Beef Chuck Roast vs Wagyu Chuck Roast

What separates them

Price history

• Grassfed Beef Chuck Roast: lowest $13.25 on Nov 1 at Purely Pastured Farm; $17.24 on Nov 2.
• Wagyu Chuck Roast: lowest $8.50 on Nov 1 at Keziah family farms.

Prices at every store

Specs compared

Questions and answers

Which is better for a classic pot roast?

Both work. The Wagyu roast gives a richer, fattier braise. The grass-fed roast gives a leaner, cleaner beef flavor.

Is the Wagyu roast worth the extra cost?

If you want heavy marbling and buttery flavor, yes. If you want lean beef at a lower price, the grass-fed roast is the better buy.

Which one is fattier?

The Wagyu roast. Its Black 6-8 marbling adds fat, and some buyers said the grease made the vegetables inedible.

Can I cook either one sous vide?

The Wagyu roast is recommended for sous vide. The grass-fed roast is sold for slow cooking, stewing and braising.

How big are the roasts?

The grass-fed roast averages 2.71 lbs. The Wagyu roast averages 2.75 lbs and can vary by 0.5 lbs either way.

Which ships frozen?

The grass-fed roast ships frozen and unaged. The Wagyu roast ships fresh after wet-aging for 21+ days.