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I and Love and You Nude Super Food Surf ‘n Chick Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

I and Love and You Nude Super Food Surf 'n Chick Grain-Free 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: $0.15
Primary proteins
  • White Fish
  • Pea Protein
  • Herring Meal
  • Chicken

Ingredients

White Fish, Chicken Meal Turkey Meal, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid), Pea Starch, Herring Meal, Chickpeas, Red Lentils, Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Whole Ground Flaxseeds, Natural Flavors, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Chicken Liver, Dried Carrots, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Taurine, Herring Oil, Olive Oil, Cranberries, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Yeast Culture, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Product, Trichoderma Longbrachiatum Fermentation Product, Dried Candida Rugosa Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidphophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Coconut Oil, Dl-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Pumpkin, Dried Egg Product, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, (As Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Salt, Turmeric.

Overall Score

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69%

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 78%
? 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 45%
? 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 56%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 68%
? 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 83%

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: 45%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 23%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 50%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 25.56%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 40.28%

Fat: 39.13%

Carb: 20.59%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
  • 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

Ingredient Review

Our review of I and Love and You Nude Super Food Surf 'n Chick Grain-Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is White Fish. White fish is a general term that refers to mostly freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, white fish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The second ingredient is Chicken Meal Turkey Meal. n/a

The third ingredient is Pea Protein. Pea protein is a good source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While the pea protein in pet food isn’t normally a primary protein source, it is easy to digest and it’s also a good source of fiber.

The fourth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.

The fifth 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 I and Love and You Nude Super Food Surf 'n Chick Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$3.8

Market Price avg.

$4.42

% From the Avg

-14%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.25

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-8%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-5%

I and Love and You Nude Super Food Surf 'n Chick Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is priced 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 Nude Super Food Surf 'n Chick Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+29%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+19%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

25.56%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-32%

Analysis Overview

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

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