Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef
Company info
Company HQ
Cos Cob, Connecticut
Parent company
Chicken Soup for the Soul Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Beef
- Chicken Liver
- Dried Egg Product
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: 11%
Fat: 5%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 50%
Fat: 22.73%
Fiber: 4.55%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 22.73%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 39.09%
Fat: 43.15%
Carb: 17.77%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- To our knowledge, Chicken Soup 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
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- 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 Chicken Soup since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Chicken Soup has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.
The second ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
The third ingredient is Beef Broth. Beef broth is the liquid that remains after beef has been cooked. The beef broth in pet food isn’t a major source of nutrients however it does add flavor and aroma to appeal to your companion.
The fourth ingredient is Carrots. In pet food, carrots serve as a source of easily digested carbohydrate and fiber. Carrots contain many essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help support your pet’s health.
The fifth ingredient is Red Potatoes. Red potatoes are versatile starchy root vegetables with reddish skin. They provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. In pet food, red potatoes can add texture and flavor while replacing other starches. Many grain-free and gluten-free pet foods contain potatoes.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.42
Market Price avg.
$0.52
% From the Avg
-19%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.17
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-46%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.70
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-46%
Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef is priced well below 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 Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
50%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Fat
Product info
22.73%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
+28%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.55%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-29%
DM Carb
Product info
22.73%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
+62%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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