Meow Mix Classic Pate Mixed Grill with Real Beef
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Meat By-Products
- Beef
- Tuna
- Chicken
Ingredients
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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: 12%
Fat: 3.5%
Fiber: 0.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 4%
Carb: 2%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 54.55%
Fat: 15.91%
Fiber: 2.27%
Ash: 18.18%
Carb: 9.09%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 53.33%
Fat: 37.78%
Carb: 8.89%
Our Review
- Low carbohydrate content
- High moisture content
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains artificial food dyes
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- Contains vaguely-named Meat products
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Meow Mix since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 04/09/2021 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | The J.M. Smucker Company |
| Product Description: | Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential Salmonella Contamination |
| Date: | 04/12/2021 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | J. M. Smucker Co. |
| Product Description: | Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential Salmonella Contamination |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Meow Mix Classic Pate Mixed Grill with Real Beef begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The second ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.
The third ingredient is Liver. Liver is a general name for a protein-rich organ meat from any animal. The liver in pet food can be a source of important minerals including zinc, copper, iron, and selenium, but depending on its source, can be of low quality.
The fourth ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.
The fifth ingredient is Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Meow Mix Classic Pate Mixed Grill with Real Beef, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.23
Market Price avg.
$0.52
% From the Avg
-56%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.85
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-60%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.51
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-61%
Meow Mix Classic Pate Mixed Grill with Real Beef is priced well below the average market price for wet 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 Meow Mix Classic Pate Mixed Grill with Real Beef to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
54.55%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
+3%
DM Fat
Product info
15.91%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
-10%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.27%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-64%
DM Carb
Product info
9.09%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
-35%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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