Meat Mates Cat Food Reviews 2021 (6 recipes)

Meat Mates Cat Food Review

Company HQ

Christchurch, New Zealand

Parent company

Natural Pet Food Group Ltd

Sourcing and Manufacturing

New Zealand

Type of food

Fresh Frozen Cat Food, Wet Cat Food

Ratings

68%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 51%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 89%

? 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 59%

? 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%

Where to Buy

12 recipes available View

Pros

No recalls that we could find
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients

Cons

Lower than average protein content
Price is above market average

Brand Overview

Meat Mates offers meat-based foods for dogs and cats. The company’s product line features products made with cage-free chicken or single source New Zealand free-range meat, without GMOs, grain, or fillers. Meat Mates pet foods are made with limited ingredients. Shelf-stable dry varieties are freeze-dried rather than baked.

How Much Does Meat Mates Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared Meat Mates cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Fresh Frozen Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$2.64	$2.54	+4%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.84	$2.01	-8%
Price per day	$1.11	$1.21	-8%

Meat Mates Fresh Frozen Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.47	$0.43	+9%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.55	$1.76	-12%
Price per day	$0.93	$1.05	-11%

Meat Mates Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Meat Mates Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Meat Mates cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Fresh Frozen Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	47.38%	49.60%	-4%
Fat	39.41%	27.58%	+43%
Fiber	1.45%	4.38%	-67%

Wet Cat Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Protein	45.46%	52.80%	-14%
Fat	36.77%	17.70%	+108%
Fiber	3.16%	6.35%	-50%

All of Meat Mates cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Meat Mates Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Meat Mates has never been recalled.