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NutriSource Grain Free Country Select Entree Dry Cat Food

NutriSource Grain Free Country Select Entree Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Perham, Minnesota
Parent company
KLN Family Brands
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.16
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Duck Meal
  • Chicken Meal
  • Turkey Meal

Ingredients

Chicken, duck meal, peas, chicken meal, chickpeas, tapioca starch, turkey meal, dried egg product, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), natural flavor, pea starch, pea protein, flax seeds, yeast extract, dried tomato pomace, dried brewers yeast, alfalfa meal, phosphoric acid, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate), potassium chloride, DL methionine, cranberries, taurine, vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), dried chicory root, lactic acid, choline chloride, inositol, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera extract, L-carnitine, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, rosemary extract, yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract.

Overall Score

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60%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 60%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 70%
? 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 43%
? 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 52%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 75%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 64%

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: 36%

Fat: 16%

Fiber: 5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 8.6%

Carb: 24.4%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 40%

Fat: 17.78%

Fiber: 5.56%

Ash: 9.56%

Carb: 27.11%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 36.27%

Fat: 39.15%

Carb: 24.58%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins

Recall History

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

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Recall Reason: Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

Ingredient Review

Our review of NutriSource Grain Free Country Select Entree Dry 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 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 third ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

The fourth ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The fifth ingredient is Chickpeas. Chickpeas are legumes. Also known as garbanzo beans, the chickpeas in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.

When we analyzed the ingredients in NutriSource Grain Free Country Select Entree Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.24

Market Price avg.

$4.42

% From the Avg

-4%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.27

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-2%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.16

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

+1%

NutriSource Grain Free Country Select Entree Dry Cat Food is priced within the average market price for dry 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 NutriSource Grain Free Country Select Entree Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

40%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

17.78%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+6%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.56%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

+9%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

27.11%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-28%

Analysis Overview

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

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