Applaws Tuna Fillet in Broth Wet Kitten Food

- Tuna
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 14%
Fat: 0.1%
Fiber: 0.2%
Moisture: 83.7%
Ash: 2%
Carb: 0%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 85.89%
Fat: 0.61%
Fiber: 1.23%
Ash: 12.27%
Carb: 0%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 98.29%
Fat: 1.71%
Carb: 0%
Our Review
- Rich in protein
- High moisture content
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Free of plant-based thickeners
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
- Contains a limited number of ingredients
- Expensive
- Not a Calorie-dense recipe
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- For supplemental feeding only: this food is not nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Applaws since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Date: | 06/17/2021 |
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Company Name: | Fold Hill Foods, Ltd |
Product Description: | Dry Cat Food |
Recall Reason: | Potentially linked to a bone marrow condition called pancytopenia in cats |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Applaws Tuna Fillet in Broth Wet Kitten Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.
The second ingredient is Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
The third ingredient is Rice Flour. Rice flour is ground dried rice kernels. The rice flour in pet food is a source of carbohydrates. It can also be a thickening and texturizing agent.
The fourth ingredient is Fish Broth. Fish broth is a byproduct of the seafood cooking process, and can contain fish of any kind. In pet food, fish broth adds flavor and aroma, along with some nutrients.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Applaws Tuna Fillet in Broth Wet Kitten Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.81
Market Price avg.
$0.5
% From the Avg
+62%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$5.02
Market Price avg.
$1.69
% From the Avg
+198%
Price per day
Product Price
$3.01
Market Price avg.
$1.01
% From the Avg
+198%
Applaws Tuna Fillet in Broth Wet Kitten Food is priced well above the average market price for wet kitten food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because kittens are rapidly growing and developing, they have higher requirements for calories, protein, and other nutrients. Kitten foods have a higher caloric density to provide for the energy needs for growth. It’s recommended that kittens consume a kitten diet until they reach 1 year of age.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Applaws Tuna Fillet in Broth Wet Kitten Food to the other 63 wet kitten food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
85.89%
All Products avg.
50.77%
% From the Avg
+69%
DM Fat
Product info
0.61%
All Products avg.
24.53%
% From the Avg
-98%
DM Fiber
Product info
1.23%
All Products avg.
6.79%
% From the Avg
-82%
DM Carb
Product info
0%
All Products avg.
10.56%
% From the Avg
-100%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s high in protein with low fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet kitten foods.
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