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Grandma Lucy’s Moxie Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Grandma Lucy's Moxie Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Rancho Santa Margarita, California us-flag
Parent company
Grandma Lucy’s
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Freeze-Dried Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.79
Primary proteins
  • Turkey
  • Turkey Liver
  • Turkey Gizzards

Ingredients

Turkey, Turkey Liver, Turkey Gizzards, Sunflower Seeds, Squash, Pumpkin, Coconut, Beets, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Turmeric, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine

Overall Score

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67%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 84%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%
? 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 83%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 56%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 0%

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: 50%

Fat: 30%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 4%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 13%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 52.08%

Fat: 31.25%

Fiber: 3.13%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 13.54%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 36.8%

Fat: 53.63%

Carb: 9.57%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • To our knowledge, Grandma Lucy's has never had a product recall
  • Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Freeze dried cat food requires rehydration, which is time-consuming

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Grandma Lucy's has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Grandma Lucy's Moxie Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.

The second ingredient is Turkey Liver. Turkey liver is a general term that can refer to fresh, frozen, cooked, or freeze dried liver from a turkey of any breed. The turkey liver in pet food is more than just a source of protein – it’s also a good source of vitamin A, copper, niacin, zinc, and other essential nutrients.

The third ingredient is Turkey Gizzards.

The fourth ingredient is Sunflower Seeds. Sunflower seeds are the seeds from any edible sunflower species. In pet food, sunflower seeds can be a source of protein, fiber, and fat, along with fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Squash. Squash is a general term for the fruit from any variety of squash plant. In pet food, squash is often a source of highly digestible gluten-free carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Grandma Lucy's Moxie Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$1.69

Market Price avg.

$8.21

% From the Avg

-79%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.32

Market Price avg.

$2.31

% From the Avg

-43%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.79

Market Price avg.

$1.38

% From the Avg

-42%

Grandma Lucy's Moxie Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for freeze-dried 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 Grandma Lucy's Moxie Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Food to the other 98 freeze-dried cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

52.08%

All Products avg.

48.51%

% From the Avg

+7%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

31.25%

All Products avg.

27.38%

% From the Avg

+14%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.13%

All Products avg.

5.67%

% From the Avg

-45%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

13.54%

All Products avg.

18.1%

% From the Avg

-25%

Analysis Overview

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

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