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Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline Grain-Free Natural Dry Cat & Kitten Food

Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline Grain-Free Natural Dry Cat & Kitten Food
Company info
Company HQ
Evansville, Indiana
Parent company
Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.11
Primary proteins
  • Turkey Meal
  • Chicken Meal
  • Pea Protein
  • Dried Eggs

Ingredients

Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Pea Fiber, Dried Eggs, Pacific Whiting Meal, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Carrots, Spinach, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product.

Overall Score

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70%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? 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 47%
? 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 75%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 82%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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: 40%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 29%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 44.44%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 3.33%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 32.22%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 35.49%

Fat: 38.78%

Carb: 25.73%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Earthborn Holistic since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Earthborn Holistic - Dog and cat food (03/27/2021) -+
Date: 03/27/2021
Company Name: Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Product Description: Dog and cat food
Recall Reason: Potential for salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline Grain-Free Natural Dry Cat & Kitten Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.

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 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 Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline Grain-Free Natural Dry Cat & Kitten Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$3.29

Market Price avg.

$4.51

% From the Avg

-27%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.19

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-31%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.11

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-29%

Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline Grain-Free Natural Dry Cat & Kitten 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 Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline Grain-Free Natural Dry Cat & Kitten Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+14%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+19%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.33%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-35%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

32.22%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-15%

Analysis Overview

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

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