USDA Select vs Choice vs Prime, what’s the difference? USDA beef grades — Select, Choice, and Prime — reflect both tenderness and marbling (fat content). Select is the leanest, with less marbling and a firmer texture; it’s typically less juicy and flavorful but can be tender if cooked properly. Choice offers more marbling, providing better flavor and tenderness, making it a popular middle-ground option. Prime has the most marbling, resulting in superior juiciness, tenderness, and flavor. #foodie

No, not all beef is USDA Choice! 🥩 The USDA grades beef in two ways: • Quality grades for tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. • Yield grades for how much usable lean meat comes from the carcass. Most people are familiar with the Quality grades: USDA Prime, USDA Choice, and USDA Select. These grades are determined by the amount of marbling (intramuscular fat) inside the ribeye section of the beef. • USDA Prime is the highest quality, with the most marbling and generally the most expensive. • USDA