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By Nature Pet Foods Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

By Nature Pet Foods Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Lisbon, Ohio
Parent company
BrightPet Nutrition Group,LLC
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.16
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Turkey Meal
  • Whitefish Meal
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients

Chicken, Turkey Meal, Yellow Peas, Lentils, Whitefish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca Starch, Fava Beans, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Alfalfa, Coconut Oil, Lecithin, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Chicory Root Extract, Pumpkin Meal, Dried Kelp, Salt, Taurine, Dried Ginger, Dried Turmeric, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberry, Dried Cranberry, Dried Goji Berry, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Rice Hulls, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Oil, Rosemary Extract, Niacin Supplement, Dried Kelp, Mineral Oil, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulphate, Manganese Proteinate,Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product.

Overall Score

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64%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 58%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%
? 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 52%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 65%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 35%

Fat: 17%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 7%

Carb: 27%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 38.89%

Fat: 18.89%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 30%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 33.89%

Fat: 39.97%

Carb: 26.14%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, By Nature Pet Foods has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 By Nature Pet Foods has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of By Nature Pet Foods Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The second ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.

The third ingredient is Yellow Peas. Yellow peas are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, yellow peas serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

The fourth ingredient is Lentils. Lentils are legumes. In pet food, lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Whitefish Meal. Whitefish meal is a general term for cooked, dried, finely ground meat from whitefish, which are freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish meal is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

When we analyzed the ingredients in By Nature Pet Foods Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.49

Market Price avg.

$4.48

% From the Avg

+0%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.27

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-2%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.16

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

+1%

By Nature Pet Foods Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is priced within 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 By Nature Pet Foods Chicken & Turkey Meal Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

38.89%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

-0%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

18.89%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+12%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

30%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-21%

Analysis Overview

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

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