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Against the Grain Cat Food Review
Company HQ
Markham, Illinois
Parent company
Against the Grain Pet Foods
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Wet Cat Food
Ratings
59%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 88%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 69%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 8%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 72%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 68%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The brand has been previously recalled
Brand Overview
Against the Grain pet food sets itself apart by offering only grain-free, gluten-free foods for dogs and cats. All Against the Grain pet foods are meat-dominant, with all recipes containing a minimum of 85% real meat. No meals, rendered ingredients, or dehydrated ingredients are used in Against the Grain pet food recipes.
How Much Does Against the Grain Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared Against the Grain cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Against the Grain Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.38
$0.57
-33%
Price per 100 kcal
$1.53
$2.09
-27%
Price per day
$0.92
$1.25
-26%
Against the Grain Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Against the Grain Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Against the Grain cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
67.42%
53.21%
+27%
DM Fat
11.10%
17.63%
-37%
DM Fiber
4.44%
6.56%
-32%
DM Carb
4.54%
14.04%
-68%
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Against the Grain Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Against the Grain - 12oz Hunk of Beef Dog food (02/03/2017) -+
Against the Grain is owned by Against the Grain Pet Foods.
Where is Against the Grain cat food made?
Against the Grain is manufactured in the United States .
Is Against the Grain AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Against the Grain recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Against the Grain cat food been recalled?
Against the Grain has been recalled 3 times in the years 2017.
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