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Fancy Feast Classic Tender Beef Feast Canned Cat Food

Fancy Feast Classic Tender Beef Feast Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina Petcare Co.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.57
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Fish
  • Meat By-Products

Ingredients

Beef, Meat Broth, Liver, Fish, Meat By-Products, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Taurine, Vitamins [Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Sodium Nitrite (To Promote Color Retention).

Overall Score

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72%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 80%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 51%
? 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 85%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 89%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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: 11%

Fat: 4%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 3.5%

Carb: 2%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 50%

Fat: 18.18%

Fiber: 6.82%

Ash: 15.91%

Carb: 9.09%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 48.43%

Fat: 42.77%

Carb: 8.81%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Fancy Feast has never had a product recall
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains vaguely-named Meat products
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Fancy Feast has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Fancy Feast Classic Tender Beef Feast Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.

The second ingredient is Meat Broth. Meat broth is made by boiling the meat, skin, and bones from any form of meat to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, meat broth can increase moisture and improve flavor.

The third ingredient is Liver. Liver is a general name for a protein-rich organ meat from any animal. The liver in pet food can be a source of important minerals including zinc, copper, iron, and selenium, but depending on its source, can be of low quality.

The fourth ingredient is Fish. Fish is a general term for meat from freshwater and saltwater fish. In pet food, fish serves as a source of protein. It can double as a source of other nutrients including omega essential fatty acids.

The fifth ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Fancy Feast Classic Tender Beef Feast Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.29

Market Price avg.

$0.57

% From the Avg

-49%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.95

Market Price avg.

$2.37

% From the Avg

-60%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.57

Market Price avg.

$1.42

% From the Avg

-60%

Fancy Feast Classic Tender Beef Feast Canned Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for wet 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 Fancy Feast Classic Tender Beef Feast Canned Cat Food to the other 1884 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

53.31%

% From the Avg

-6%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

18.18%

All Products avg.

17.51%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.82%

All Products avg.

6.57%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

9.09%

All Products avg.

13.96%

% From the Avg

-35%

Analysis Overview

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

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