Essence Ocean & Freshwater Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Valencia, California
Parent company
Pets Global, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Salmon
- Herring
- Mackerel
- Pollock 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: 40%
Fat: 17.5%
Fiber: 5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 27.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 19.44%
Fiber: 5.56%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 30.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 36.36%
Fat: 38.64%
Carb: 25%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Essence has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Green-lipped mussel is added as a source of glucosamine and chondroitin
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Essence since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Essence has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Essence Ocean & Freshwater Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Salmon. Salmon is meat from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon might also refer to other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon is an excellent source of protein, and it is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
The second ingredient is Herring. Herring is a general term for several species of saltwater fish. In pet food, herring can be a good source of protein, plus it offers many other important nutrients including essential fatty acids.
The third ingredient is Sardines. Sardines are small, oily fish that are used for human consumption worldwide. In pet food, sardine serves as a source of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and Omega-3 essential fatty acid.
The fourth ingredient is Mackerel. Mackerel is meat from a fish belonging to any mackerel species. In pet food, mackerel serves as a source of protein, essential fatty acids, and other important nutrients.
The fifth ingredient is Cod Meal. Cod Meal is derived from clean, dried and ground codfish, bones and organs. It's packed with proteins, iodine, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids. Cod Meal in pet diet promotes healthy heart function and reduces inflammation
When we analyzed the ingredients in Essence Ocean & Freshwater Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$5.15
Market Price avg.
$4.42
% From the Avg
+17%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.31
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
+12%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.19
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
+16%
Essence Ocean & Freshwater Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is priced above 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 Essence Ocean & Freshwater Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+14%
DM Fat
Product info
19.44%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+16%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.56%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
+9%
DM Carb
Product info
30.56%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
-19%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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