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Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken & Legumes Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken & Legumes Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Cos Cob, Connecticut us-flag
Parent company
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food LLC
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.16
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Faba Beans, Pea Protein, Lentils, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Folic Acid, Cobalt Carbonate, Inositol, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Rosemary Extract.

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 51%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 75%
? 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 72%
? 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%

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: 32%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 4.5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 38.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 35.56%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 5%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 42.78%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 29.93%

Fat: 34.07%

Carb: 36.01%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Chicken Soup for the Soul has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • 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 Chicken Soup for the Soul since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Chicken Soup for the Soul has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken & Legumes 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 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 third ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

The fourth ingredient is Faba Beans. Faba beans are large legumes that are also known as broad beans or fava beans. In pet food, faba beans can be a source of plant-based protein, fiber, iron, and many other essential nutrients.

The fifth ingredient is Pea Protein. Pea protein is a good source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While the pea protein in pet food isn’t normally a primary protein source, it is easy to digest and it’s also a good source of fiber.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken & Legumes 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

$4.29

Market Price avg.

$4.82

% From the Avg

-11%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.26

Market Price avg.

$0.39

% From the Avg

-32%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.16

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-31%

Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken & Legumes Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is priced 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 Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken & Legumes Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

35.56%

All Products avg.

38.78%

% From the Avg

-8%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

16.69%

% From the Avg

-0%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5%

All Products avg.

5.22%

% From the Avg

-4%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

42.78%

All Products avg.

37.99%

% From the Avg

+13%

Analysis Overview

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

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