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NutriSource Senior Weight Management Chicken Rice Dry Cat Food

NutriSource Senior Weight Management Chicken  Rice Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Perham, Minnesota
Parent company
KLN Family Brands
Product info
Age Range: Senior
Food Form Dry Senior Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.14
Primary proteins
  • Chicken Meal
  • Fish Meal
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Chicken meal, peas, pea fiber, barley, oatmeal, natural flavor, beet pulp-dried, fish meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), yeast extract, dried brewers yeast, alfalfa meal, dried tomato pomace, phosphoric acid, flax seed, potassium chloride, salt, sunflower oil, DL methionine, dried egg product, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate), choline chloride, cranberry powder, 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), chicory extract, lactic acid, taurine, inositol, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, yucca schidigera extract, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), 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

56%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 49%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 64%
? 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 81%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 72%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 29%

Fat: 9%

Fiber: 12%

Moisture: 16%

Ash: 7.49%

Carb: 26.51%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 34.52%

Fat: 10.71%

Fiber: 14.29%

Ash: 8.92%

Carb: 31.56%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein: 37.48%

Fat: 28.25%

Carb: 34.27%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

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 Senior Weight Management Chicken Rice Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first 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 second 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 third ingredient is Pea Fiber. Pea fiber is sourced from the hulls of yellow field peas. The pea fiber in pet food is a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which may benefit your companion’s digestive system.

The fourth ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

When we analyzed the ingredients in NutriSource Senior Weight Management Chicken Rice Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.88

Market Price avg.

$4.66

% From the Avg

-38%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.23

Market Price avg.

$0.37

% From the Avg

-37%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.14

Market Price avg.

$0.22

% From the Avg

-36%

NutriSource Senior Weight Management Chicken Rice Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for dry senior cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

As opposed to formulas intended for growth (kitten) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.

The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from cat to cat. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.

With that in mind, we’ve compared NutriSource Senior Weight Management Chicken Rice Dry Cat Food to the other 37 dry senior cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

34.52%

All Products avg.

35.4%

% From the Avg

-2%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

10.71%

All Products avg.

15.92%

% From the Avg

-33%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

14.29%

All Products avg.

6.55%

% From the Avg

+118%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

31.56%

All Products avg.

40.66%

% From the Avg

-22%

Analysis Overview

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

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