Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Valencia, California
Parent company
Pets Global, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Boar
- Goat
- Lamb
- Pork
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: 39%
Fat: 19%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 28%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 43.33%
Fat: 21.11%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 31.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 34.47%
Fat: 40.78%
Carb: 24.75%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Essence has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- 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 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 Ranch & Meadow Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Boar. The term “boar” refers to meat from wild hogs. In pet food, boar can be a good source of novel protein. It is lean, high in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, and it typically has a flavor your four-legged friend will enjoy.
The second ingredient is Goat. Goat is meat from any breed of domesticated goat. In pet food, goat meat can be a fairly low-calorie source of protein, amino acids, iron, B vitamins, and many other essential nutrients. As a novel protein, goat meat sometimes makes its way into foods designed to support pets with allergies.
The third ingredient is Lamb. Lamb is meat from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb may be a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, amino acids, and minerals.
The fourth ingredient is Pork. Pork is a general term for meat from a domestic pig. In pet food, pork can be an important source of protein, along with other essential nutrients.
The fifth ingredient is Boar Meal.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat 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
$0.30
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
+8%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.18
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
+11%
Essence Ranch & Meadow Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is priced within 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 Ranch & Meadow Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
43.33%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+11%
DM Fat
Product info
21.11%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+26%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Carb
Product info
31.11%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
-18%
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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