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Kitten Chow Nurture Muscle & Brain Development Dry Cat Food

Kitten Chow Nurture Muscle & Brain Development Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Neenah, Wisconsin
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Kitten
Food Form Dry Kitten Food
Cost per day: $0.08
Primary proteins
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Chicken
  • Fish Meal

Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Rice, Soy Flour, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Ground Whole Wheat, Chicken, Fish Meal, Liver Flavor, Dried Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Choline Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)], Taurine, Potassium Chloride. K453020.

Overall Score

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75%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 71%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 53%
? 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 92%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 95%
? 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 100%

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: 40%

Fat: 13.5%

Fiber: 2.5%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 32%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 45.45%

Fat: 15.34%

Fiber: 2.84%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 36.36%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 38.17%

Fat: 31.29%

Carb: 30.54%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Kitten Chow has never had a product recall
  • Affordable
  • Most customers have good experiences with this food
  • Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains Chicken by products
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Kitten Chow has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Kitten Chow Nurture Muscle & Brain Development Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.

The second ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

The third ingredient is Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.

The fourth ingredient is Soy Flour. Soy flour is made with ground soybeans and is a source of inexpensive plant-based protein. The soy flour in pet food is often used as a texturizer or bulking agent to increase protein content without adding more meat to the recipe.

The fifth ingredient is Beef Fat. Beef fat is cooked, rendered fat from any breed of cattle. In pet food, beef fat is an inexpensive energy source and flavoring that can also help your companion absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Kitten Chow Nurture Muscle & Brain Development Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.14

Market Price avg.

$4.86

% From the Avg

-97%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.13

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-54%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.08

Market Price avg.

$0.17

% From the Avg

-54%

Kitten Chow Nurture Muscle & Brain Development Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for dry kitten food.

Nutritional Analysis

Because kittens are rapidly growing and developing, they have higher requirements for calories, protein, and other nutrients. Kitten foods have a higher caloric density to provide for the energy needs for growth. It’s recommended that kittens consume a kitten diet until they reach 1 year of age.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Kitten Chow Nurture Muscle & Brain Development Dry Cat Food to the other 51 dry kitten food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

45.45%

All Products avg.

40.93%

% From the Avg

+11%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

15.34%

All Products avg.

20.41%

% From the Avg

-25%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

2.84%

All Products avg.

4.05%

% From the Avg

-30%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

36.36%

All Products avg.

32.98%

% From the Avg

+10%

Analysis Overview

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

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