Goat has lower fat content than lamb meat, which may be ideal for people concerned about consuming too much fat. Goat meat is tougher; hence, it is excellent for slow cooking such as braising, smoking or roasting. Goat meat has more protein and calories than lamb or mutton and is believed to be healthier and better.

Goat meat is the meat of the domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus). It is often called chevon or mutton when the meat comes from adults, and cabrito, capretto, or kid when from young animals. Worldwide, goat meat is less widely consumed than pork, beef, and poultry.

Meat from goat is actually called chevon. However, don't beat yourself up over being mistaken about the jargon of meat, as things work a little differently in India. Here, the word mutton is used interchangeably between sheep and goat, but since Indians mostly consume goat, it is the widely accepted term for goat meat.