Primal Pastures vs US Wellness Meats
Cut by cut, per pound.
Both ranches had 15 of the same cuts in stock on our last check. Comparing each one’s cheapest listing per pound, Primal Pastures came out cheaper on 5 and US Wellness Meats on 10.
Same cut, side by side
Each ranch’s cheapest in-stock listing for the cut, per pound. The cheaper one is highlighted.
| Cut | Primal Pastures | US Wellness Meats | Gap per lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribeye | $47.91/lbRibeye Steak | $22.97/lbBeef Large French Ribeye - 1.5lbs (20-24oz.) | $24.94 |
| Ground beef | $11.66/lbGround Beef 85/15 | $12.13/lb75% Lean Ground Beef - 1 lb. | $0.47 |
| New York strip | $45.98/lbNew York Strip Steak · 8 oz | $35.26/lbDelmonico Bone-in NY Strip Steak - 14 oz. | $10.72 |
| Organ blend | $17.98/lbOrgan Ground Beef Blend 80/20 | $11.72/lbBeef, Ground 55% Lean with Beef Heart - 1 lb | $6.26 |
| Chuck roast | $18.98/lbBeef Chuck Roast | $14.08/lbBeef Chuck Roast - 3 lbs | $4.90 |
| Filet mignon | $61.94/lbFilet Mignon | $64.29/lbBeef Tenderloin Filet Mignon - 6 oz | $2.35 |
| Short ribs | $19.34/lbKorean Style Beef Short Ribs | $16.31/lbBBQ Beef Short Ribs - 1.5 lb pkg | $3.03 |
| Beef liver | $10.15/lbGrass Fed Beef Liver | $13.81/lbBeef Liver - 1 lb. | $3.66 |
| Tallow & suet | $7.44/lbBeef Suet | $7.82/lbBeef Tallow (5 Gallon Bucket) | $0.38 |
| Tri-tip | $22.91/lbBeef Tri Tip | $22.09/lbBeef Tri-Tip Roast - 1.25 lbs | $0.82 |
| Flank & skirt steak | $32.72/lbSkirt Steak | $19.02/lbBeef Flank Steak - 1 lb | $13.70 |
| Beef heart | $11.34/lbBeef Heart | $9.71/lbBeef Heart - 1.25 lbs. | $1.63 |
| Beef tongue | $11.80/lbBeef Tongue | $18.93/lbBeef Tongue - 2 to 3 lbs. in size | $7.13 |
| Beef kidney | $14.01/lbBeef Kidney | $9.30/lbBeef Kidney - 1 lb. | $4.71 |
| Ground lamb | $18.63/lbGround Lamb | $18.58/lbHigh Fat Ground Lamb - 1 lb. | $0.05 |
Only at one of them
Only Primal Pastures had burger patties ($9.99/lb), flat iron steak ($49.96/lb), lamb chops & rack ($33.97/lb). Only US Wellness Meats had sirloin ($27.92/lb), brisket ($11.21/lb), stew meat ($12.74/lb), ground bison ($25.29/lb), picanha ($31.68/lb), t-bone & porterhouse ($32.85/lb), oxtail ($15.14/lb), marrow & soup bones ($10.19/lb), bison steaks ($45.17/lb).
About the two ranches
Primal Pastures (California · ships US): we read 93 products from www.primalpastures.com and priced 20 in-stock listings. US Wellness Meats (Ships in the US): 390 products from grasslandbeef.com, 54 in-stock listings priced. We’re not affiliated with either ranch.
Questions
Is Primal Pastures cheaper than US Wellness Meats?
On our last check, US Wellness Meats was cheaper on more cuts: Primal Pastures won 5 and US Wellness Meats won 10 of the 15 cuts both had in stock, comparing each ranch’s cheapest listing per pound. Shipping minimums and fees differ, so check your full cart.
Where is the biggest price gap between Primal Pastures and US Wellness Meats?
Ribeye: Primal Pastures $47.91/lb vs US Wellness Meats $22.97/lb, a gap of $24.94/lb.
Which one labels more products grass-finished?
Primal Pastures had 19 in-stock listings with grass-finished wording and US Wellness Meats had 53. These are the ranches’ own claims, which we don’t certify.
Are shipping costs included?
No. We compare the listed pack price divided by the listed weight. Shipping, tax, minimum orders and membership fees are not included.