Meow Mix Tasty Layers Chicken & Tuna Recipe Stuffed with Real Chicken Swirled Paté Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Tuna
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: 10%
Fat: 3%
Fiber: 0.5%
Moisture: 80%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 6.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 50%
Fat: 15%
Fiber: 2.5%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 32.5%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 42.04%
Fat: 30.63%
Carb: 27.33%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains artificial food dyes
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- 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 Tasty Layers Chicken & Tuna Recipe Stuffed with Real Chicken Swirled Paté Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Fish Broth. Fish broth is a byproduct of the seafood cooking process, and can contain fish of any kind. In pet food, fish broth adds flavor and aroma, along with some nutrients.
The third 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.
The fourth ingredient is Modified Tapioca Starch. Modified tapioca starch comes from the cassava root. During processing, it is modified to partially degrade the structure of the granules, rendering it more effective as a stabilizing agent. In pet food, modified tapioca starch is often used as a filler or binder, as well as a source of easily digested carbohydrates.
The fifth ingredient is Calcium Sulfate. Calcium sulfate is an inorganic calcium salt with the formula CaSO4, that is also known as calcium sulphate. The calcium sulfate in pet food is an additive that is used to stabilize or firm other ingredients, and as a drying agent to prevent excess moisture buildup that could lead to spoilage.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Meow Mix Tasty Layers Chicken & Tuna Recipe Stuffed with Real Chicken Swirled Paté Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.32
Market Price avg.
$0.52
% From the Avg
-38%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.23
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-43%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.74
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-43%
Meow Mix Tasty Layers Chicken & Tuna Recipe Stuffed with Real Chicken Swirled Paté Cat Food 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 Tasty Layers Chicken & Tuna Recipe Stuffed with Real Chicken Swirled Paté Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
50%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Fat
Product info
15%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
-15%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.5%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-61%
DM Carb
Product info
32.5%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
+132%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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