Nutro Wholesome Essentials Sensitive Cat Chicken
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Pea Protein
- Dried Egg Product
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: 33%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 37%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 36.67%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 41.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 30.31%
Fat: 35.7%
Carb: 33.99%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- 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 Nutro since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 05/21/2009 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Dry Cat food |
| Recall Reason: | Incorrect levels of zinc and potassium |
| Date: | 10/01/2009 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Nutro dry dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Plastic found in production line |
| Date: | 12/13/2015 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Dog treats |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for mold |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Nutro Wholesome Essentials Sensitive Cat Chicken 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 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 third ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
The fourth ingredient is Split Peas. Beets are taproots from beet plants. When added to pet food, beets can be a good source of grain-free carbohydrates for energy, fiber to support digestion, and vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to enhance your companion’s overall wellbeing
The fifth ingredient is Pea Protein. Pea protein is a good source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While the pea protein in pet food isn’t normally a primary protein source, it is easy to digest and it’s also a good source of fiber.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nutro Wholesome Essentials Sensitive Cat Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.79
Market Price avg.
$4.82
% From the Avg
-1%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.28
Market Price avg.
$0.39
% From the Avg
-27%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-26%
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Sensitive Cat Chicken is priced below 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 Nutro Wholesome Essentials Sensitive Cat Chicken to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
36.67%
All Products avg.
38.78%
% From the Avg
-5%
DM Fat
Product info
17.78%
All Products avg.
16.69%
% From the Avg
+7%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.22%
% From the Avg
-15%
DM Carb
Product info
41.11%
All Products avg.
37.99%
% From the Avg
+8%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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