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Firstmate Limited Ingredient Cage Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula Dry Cat Food

Firstmate Limited Ingredient Cage Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
British Columbia, Canada ca-flag
Parent company
FirstMate Pet Foods
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.25
Primary proteins

    Ingredients

    Duck Meal Potato Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Blueberries Brewer's Dried Yeast Choline Chloride DL–Methionine Salt Minerals (Zinc Proteinate Iron Proteinate Calcium Carbonate Manganese Proteinate Copper Proteinate Sodium selenite Calcium Iodate) Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement Niacin Thiamine Mononitrate Vitamin A Supplement D-calcium pantothenate Riboflavin Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Biotin Vitamin B12 Supplement Vitamin D3 Supplement Folic Acid) Potassium Chloride Taurine Calcium Propionate (a preservative) Kale Rosemary extract

    Overall Score

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    59%

    Ratings

    ? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 60%
    ? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 50%
    ? 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 49%
    ? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 50%
    ? 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 64%

    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: 36%

    Fat: 16%

    Fiber: 4%

    Moisture: 10%

    Ash: 11%

    Carb: 23%

    Dry Matter Analysis

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    Protein: 40%

    Fat: 17.78%

    Fiber: 4.44%

    Ash: 12.22%

    Carb: 25.56%

    Calorie Weighted Basis

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    Protein: 36.79%

    Fat: 39.71%

    Carb: 23.5%

    Our Review

    Pros
    • Low carbohydrate content
    • To our knowledge, FirstMate has never had a product recall
    • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
    • Contains a limited number of ingredients
    Cons
    • Low in moisture
    • Contains plant-based proteins

    Recall History

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

    Since 2011 FirstMate has never been recalled.

    Ingredient Review

    Our review of Firstmate Limited Ingredient Cage Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

    The first 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 Firstmate Limited Ingredient Cage Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

    Price Analysis

    Price per lb

    Product Price

    $6.53

    Market Price avg.

    $4.82

    % From the Avg

    +35%

    Price per 100 kcal

    Product Price

    $0.42

    Market Price avg.

    $0.39

    % From the Avg

    +8%

    Price per day

    Product Price

    $0.25

    Market Price avg.

    $0.23

    % From the Avg

    +9%

    Firstmate Limited Ingredient Cage Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula 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 Firstmate Limited Ingredient Cage Free Duck Meal with Blueberries Formula Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:

    DM Protein

    DM Protein

    Product info

    40%

    All Products avg.

    38.78%

    % From the Avg

    +3%

    DM Fat

    DM Fat

    Product info

    17.78%

    All Products avg.

    16.69%

    % From the Avg

    +7%

    DM Fiber

    DM Fiber

    Product info

    4.44%

    All Products avg.

    5.22%

    % From the Avg

    -15%

    DM Carb

    DM Carb

    Product info

    25.56%

    All Products avg.

    37.99%

    % From the Avg

    -33%

    Analysis Overview

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

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