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Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Cat Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food

Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Cat Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Muscatine, Iowa
Parent company
Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.10
Primary proteins
  • Chicken Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Fish Meal

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Ground Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Ground Barley, Chicken Fat (Mixed Tocopherols Preservative), Ground Oats, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Rice Bran, Alfalfa Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Yeast Culture, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Taurine, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Reed-Sedge Peat, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Betaine, Copper Sulfate, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Chicory Root, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Sodium Selenite, Dried Carrots, Tomatoes, Turmeric, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Yeast Extract, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium d-Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Fish Oil (natural source of DHA), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid (preservatives).

Overall Score

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62%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 56%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 62%
? 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 100%
? 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 79%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 50%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 64%

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

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Protein: 34%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 37%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 37.78%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 41.11%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 31.65%

Fat: 33.91%

Carb: 34.44%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Blue Seal has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Blue Seal since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Blue Seal has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Cat Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The second ingredient is Ground Corn. Ground corn is made with cooked kernels from any corn species. In pet food, ground corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

The third ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

The fourth ingredient is Ground Barley. Ground barley is a cereal grain that has been milled into smaller fragments for better digestibility. In pet food, ground barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Cat Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.88

Market Price avg.

$4.43

% From the Avg

-35%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.17

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-39%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.10

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-37%

Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Cat Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for dry cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Blue Seal EnTrust Adult Cat Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

37.78%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

-3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

-1%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

41.11%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

+9%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.

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