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Caru Classic Chicken & Crab Stew Grain-Free Wet Cat Food

Caru Classic Chicken & Crab Stew Grain-Free Wet Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Vero Beach, Florida
Parent company
Caru Pet Food Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $1.19
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Crab
  • Egg Whites

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Crab, Tapioca Starch, Egg Whites, Apples, Carrots, Sweet Potato, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Dandelion Greens, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Iodine Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite).

Overall Score

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72%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 80%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 76%
? 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 55%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 54%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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: 9%

Fat: 3%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 82%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 50%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 5.56%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 27.78%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 42.28%

Fat: 34.23%

Carb: 23.49%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Caru has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Caru has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Caru Classic Chicken & Crab Stew Grain-Free Wet 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 Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.

The third ingredient is Crab. Crab is meat from any decapod crustacean in the crab family. When added to pet food, crab can be a good source of protein, amino acids, B vitamins, and many other nutrients.

The fourth ingredient is Tapioca Starch. Tapioca starch comes from the cassava root. It is often used as a filler or binder, as well as a source of easily digested carbohydrates. Tapioca starch is typically added to grain-free and gluten-free pet foods.

The fifth ingredient is Egg Whites. Egg whites are the clear portion of an egg. In pet food, egg whites can be a vital source of low-fat protein.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Caru Classic Chicken & Crab Stew Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.5

Market Price avg.

$0.53

% From the Avg

-6%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.98

Market Price avg.

$2.15

% From the Avg

-8%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.19

Market Price avg.

$1.29

% From the Avg

-8%

Caru Classic Chicken & Crab Stew Grain-Free Wet Cat Food is priced within the average market price for wet 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 Caru Classic Chicken & Crab Stew Grain-Free Wet Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

52.97%

% From the Avg

-6%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

17.71%

% From the Avg

-6%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.56%

All Products avg.

6.38%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

27.78%

All Products avg.

14%

% From the Avg

+98%

Analysis Overview

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

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