Fromm Four Star Salmon A La Veg Dry Cat Food

Company info
Company HQ
Mequon, WisconsinParent company
Fromm Family FoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Salmon
- Salmon Meal
- Whitefish
- Herring 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: 32%
Fat: 15%
Fiber: 5.5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 37.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 35.56%
Fat: 16.67%
Fiber: 6.11%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 41.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 30.21%
Fat: 34.39%
Carb: 35.4%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Fromm since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Date: | 03/18/2016 |
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Company Name: | Fromm Family Foods LLC |
Product Description: | Canned dog foods |
Recall Reason: | Inadequate levels of vitamins and minerals |
Date: | 10/01/2021 |
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Company Name: | Fromm Family Foods LLC |
Product Description: | Shredded Entrée canned dog food |
Recall Reason: | Elevated levels of Vitamin D |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Fromm Four Star Salmon A La Veg 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 Salmon Meal. Salmon meal is ground flesh from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon meal might also include other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon meal can be a good source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.
The third ingredient is Whitefish. Whitefish is a general term that refers to mostly freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
The fourth ingredient is Pearled Barley. Pearled Barley is the cereal grain barley with its outer hull removed. In pet food, pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.
The fifth ingredient is White Rice. White rice is a gluten-free cereal grain that has been processed to remove the high-fiber layer that gives rice its natural brown color. In pet food, white rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Fromm Four Star Salmon A La Veg Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.66
Market Price avg.
$4.48
% From the Avg
+4%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.28
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
+1%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
+4%
Fromm Four Star Salmon A La Veg 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 Fromm Four Star Salmon A La Veg Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
35.56%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Fat
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
-1%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.11%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
+20%
DM Carb
Product info
41.67%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
+10%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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