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Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef

Chicken Soup for the Soul Beef
Company info
Company HQ
Cos Cob, Connecticut us-flag
Parent company
Chicken Soup for the Soul Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.70
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Chicken Liver
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Beef, Chicken Liver, Beef Broth, Carrots, Red Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide).

Overall Score

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74%

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 71%
? 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 81%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 61%
? 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: 11%

Fat: 5%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 50%

Fat: 22.73%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 22.73%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 39.09%

Fat: 43.15%

Carb: 17.77%

Our Review

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • 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.

$0.57

% From the Avg

-26%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.17

Market Price avg.

$2.38

% From the Avg

-51%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.70

Market Price avg.

$1.43

% From the Avg

-51%

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 1882 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

53.3%

% From the Avg

-6%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

22.73%

All Products avg.

17.51%

% From the Avg

+30%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

6.58%

% From the Avg

-31%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

22.73%

All Products avg.

13.97%

% From the Avg

+63%

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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