Pet Food Sherpa Editorial | Last Updated October 20, 2023

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I and Love and You Naked Essentials Salmon & Trout Recipe Dry Cat Food

Company info

Company HQ

Boulder, Colorado

Parent company

I and Love and You

Product info

Age Range: Adult

Food Form Dry Cat Food

Cost per day: $0.09

Primary proteins

Salmon
Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Trout

Ingredients

Salmon, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Ground Peas, Pea Starch, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseeds, Trout, Dried Beet Pulp, Canola Oil, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Salt, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dried Whole Egg Product, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate (Source Of Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Dl-Methionine, Fish Oil, Taurine, Dried Chicory Root, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Dried Lactobacillus Aciphophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product.

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$24.99 +Shipping ($5 )

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Overall Score

60%

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Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 57%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 70%

? 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 54%

? 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 88%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 60%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 34%

Fat: 14%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 36%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 38.64%

Fat: 15.91%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 40.91%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein: 32.69%

Fat: 32.69%

Carb: 34.62%

Our Review

Pros

Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Affordable
A good source of omega-3 fatty acids

Cons

High in carbohydrates
Low in moisture
Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

I and love and you - Beef gullet dog chews (07/17/2015) -+

Date:	07/17/2015
Company Name:	I and Love and You
Product Description:	Beef gullet dog chews
Recall Reason:	Salmonella

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Ingredient Review

Our review of I and Love and You Naked Essentials Salmon & Trout Recipe 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 Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The third ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.

The fourth ingredient is Chickpeas. Chickpeas are legumes. Also known as garbanzo beans, the chickpeas in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.

The fifth ingredient is Lentils. Lentils are legumes. In pet food, lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.

When we analyzed the ingredients in I and Love and You Naked Essentials Salmon & Trout Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.27

Market Price avg.

$4.82

% From the Avg

-53%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.14

Market Price avg.

$0.39

% From the Avg

-63%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.09

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-63%

I and Love and You Naked Essentials Salmon & Trout Recipe Dry Cat Food is priced well below 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 I and Love and You Naked Essentials Salmon & Trout Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

Product info

38.64%

All Products avg.

38.78%

% From the Avg

-0%

DM Fat

Product info

15.91%

All Products avg.

16.69%

% From the Avg

-5%

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

5.22%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Carb

Product info

40.91%

All Products avg.

37.99%

% From the Avg

+8%

Analysis Overview

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

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