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Nature’s Diet Ultimate Raw Duck Liver Coated Kibble with Whitefish Filet Inclusions Freeze-Dried Cat Food

Nature's Diet Ultimate Raw Duck Liver Coated Kibble with Whitefish Filet Inclusions Freeze-Dried Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Provo, Utah us-flag
Parent company
Nature's Diet Pet
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Fresh Frozen Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.21
Primary proteins
  • Duck Meal
  • Herring Meal
  • Egg Product
  • Whitefish Meal

Ingredients

Duck Meal, Herring Meal, Field Peas, Lentils, Freeze-Dried Whitefish, Freeze-Dried Duck Liver, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chickpeas, Tapioca Starch, Egg Product, Chicken Bone Broth, Whitefish Meal, Pea Protein, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavors, Porcine Plasma, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Lecithin, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera extract, Choline Chloride, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Dried Seaweed Meal, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Citric Acid, Folic Acid, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.

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 69%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 67%
? 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 100%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 60%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 80%

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: 17%

Fiber: 3.5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 29.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 44.44%

Fat: 18.89%

Fiber: 3.89%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 32.78%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 36.11%

Fat: 37.27%

Carb: 26.63%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Nature's Diet has never had a product recall
  • Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Freeze dried cat food requires rehydration, which is time-consuming
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Nature's Diet has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Nature's Diet Ultimate Raw Duck Liver Coated Kibble with Whitefish Filet Inclusions Freeze-Dried Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Duck Meal. Duck meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck meal can serve as a protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.

The second ingredient is Herring Meal. Herring meal is the ground, dried tissue from the herring fish. In pet food, herring meal can serve as a source of easily digested protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to benefit your companion’s overall health.

The third ingredient is Field Peas. Also known as cowpeas, field peas are nutritious legumes that are often grown as cover crops. In pet food, field peas can provide protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, along with iron and many other important nutrients.

The fourth ingredient is Lentils. Lentils are legumes. In pet food, lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Freeze-dried Duck Liver.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Nature's Diet Ultimate Raw Duck Liver Coated Kibble with Whitefish Filet Inclusions Freeze-Dried Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$6

Market Price avg.

$8.67

% From the Avg

-31%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.35

Market Price avg.

$1.27

% From the Avg

-73%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.21

Market Price avg.

$0.76

% From the Avg

-73%

Nature's Diet Ultimate Raw Duck Liver Coated Kibble with Whitefish Filet Inclusions Freeze-Dried Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for wet frozen 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 Nature's Diet Ultimate Raw Duck Liver Coated Kibble with Whitefish Filet Inclusions Freeze-Dried Cat Food to the other 1 wet frozen cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

44.44%

% From the Avg

0%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

18.89%

All Products avg.

18.89%

% From the Avg

0%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.89%

All Products avg.

3.89%

% From the Avg

0%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

32.78%

All Products avg.

32.78%

% From the Avg

0%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet frozen cat foods.

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