Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken & Legumes Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Cos Cob, Connecticut
Parent company
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Pea Protein
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: 32%
Fat: 15%
Fiber: 4.5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 38.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 35.56%
Fat: 16.67%
Fiber: 5%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 42.78%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 29.93%
Fat: 34.07%
Carb: 36.01%
Our Review
- 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
- 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
$3.92
Market Price avg.
$4.43
% From the Avg
-12%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.24
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
-12%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.14
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
-10%
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 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
35.56%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Fat
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
-1%
DM Fiber
Product info
5%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-2%
DM Carb
Product info
42.78%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% 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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