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Essence Cat Food Review
Company HQ
Valencia, California
Parent company
Pets Global, Inc.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Wet Cat Food, Dry Cat Food
Ratings
72%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 70%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 82%
? 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 72%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 62%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 45%
To our knowledge, Essence has never had a product recall
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Lower than average protein content
Price is above market average
Brand Overview
Essence is a new brand of dog food from the same company behind Zignature, owned by California-based Pets Global, Inc. The brand offers high-protein food from sustainable sources for both dogs and cats, creating recipes based on the philosophy that modern pets descend from wild carnivores and are biologically designed to consume meat. All the food is made in the USA in factories located in Montana and South Dakota.
How Much Does Essence Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared Essence cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Essence Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.48
$0.57
-16%
Price per 100 kcal
$1.00
$2.09
-52%
Price per day
$0.60
$1.25
-52%
Essence Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Essence Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$4.90
$4.85
+1%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.34
$0.36
-6%
Price per day
$0.20
$0.22
-9%
Essence Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Essence Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Essence cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
46.07%
53.21%
-13%
DM Fat
31.72%
17.63%
+80%
DM Fiber
4.84%
6.56%
-26%
DM Carb
3.79%
14.04%
-73%
Dry Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
44.07%
38.63%
+14%
DM Fat
20.92%
16.64%
+26%
DM Fiber
4.81%
5.22%
-8%
DM Carb
30.19%
38.21%
-21%
All of Essence cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Essence Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
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