Diamond Maintenance Formula Adult Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Meta, Missouri
Parent company
Schell & Kampeter, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Fish Meal
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: 30%
Fat: 15%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 42%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 33.33%
Fat: 16.67%
Fiber: 3.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 46.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 27.67%
Fat: 33.6%
Carb: 38.74%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Affordable
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains Chicken by products
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Diamond since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 04/06/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Dry dog foods |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for salmonella |
| Date: | 05/05/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Pet Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 05/21/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food. |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 03/10/2013 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Diamond Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Dry Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1) |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Diamond Maintenance Formula Adult Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.
The second ingredient is Whole Grain Ground Corn. Whole grain ground corn is made with cooked kernels from any corn variety, ground into a textured flour or meal. In pet food, whole grain ground corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
The third ingredient is Wheat Flour. Wheat flour is finely ground wheat, sometimes enriched with vitamins. In pet food, wheat flour serves as a binding and bulking agent. It is also a source of fiber and carbohydrates.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
The fifth ingredient is Mixed Tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols are a form of vitamin E. These antioxidants are used as a natural preservative. In pet food, mixed tocopherols help to prevent spoilage and oxidization.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Diamond Maintenance Formula Adult Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$1.45
Market Price avg.
$4.48
% From the Avg
-68%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.09
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
-69%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.05
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
-68%
Diamond Maintenance Formula Adult Dry Cat Food is priced well 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 Diamond Maintenance Formula Adult Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
33.33%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
-14%
DM Fat
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
-1%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.33%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-35%
DM Carb
Product info
46.67%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
+23%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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