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Meow Mix Classic Pate Mixed Grill with Real Beef

Meow Mix Classic Pate Mixed Grill with Real Beef
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.51
Primary proteins
  • Meat By-Products
  • Beef
  • Tuna
  • Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken Broth, Meat By-Products, Liver, Beef, Tuna, Chicken, Rice Flour, Sunflower Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Tripolyphsphate, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Caramel Color, Calcium Sulfate, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Glycine Complex, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate.

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Overall Score

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65%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 89%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 62%
? 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 25%
? 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 85%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 71%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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: 12%

Fat: 3.5%

Fiber: 0.5%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 4%

Carb: 2%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 54.55%

Fat: 15.91%

Fiber: 2.27%

Ash: 18.18%

Carb: 9.09%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 53.33%

Fat: 37.78%

Carb: 8.89%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • 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.

Meow Mix - Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (04/09/2021) -+
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
Meow Mix® - Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food (04/12/2021) -+
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

DM Protein

Product info

54.55%

All Products avg.

52.97%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

15.91%

All Products avg.

17.71%

% From the Avg

-10%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

2.27%

All Products avg.

6.38%

% From the Avg

-64%

DM Carb

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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