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Only Natural Pet PowerFood Poultry Dinner Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Only Natural Pet PowerFood Poultry Dinner Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Boulder, Colorado
Parent company
PetSmart, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.15
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Chicken
  • Turkey Meal
  • Chicken Meal
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Chicory Root, Flaxseed Meal, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite], Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product (Source Of Amylase, Lipase And Protease), Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid (Preservatives), Rosemary Extract, Taurine, Pineapple Stems, Turmeric, New Zealand Green Mussel, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product.

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 80%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 77%
? 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 59%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 80%
? 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

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Protein: 45%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 6%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 21%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 50%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 6.67%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 23.33%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 41.02%

Fat: 39.84%

Carb: 19.14%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Only Natural Pet has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Green-lipped mussel is added as a source of glucosamine and chondroitin
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Only Natural Pet has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Only Natural Pet PowerFood Poultry Dinner Grain-Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.

The second ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.

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

The fifth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Only Natural Pet PowerFood Poultry Dinner Grain-Free Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.03

Market Price avg.

$4.42

% From the Avg

-9%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.24

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-11%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-8%

Only Natural Pet PowerFood Poultry Dinner Grain-Free Dry Cat Food 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 Only Natural Pet PowerFood Poultry Dinner Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+29%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+19%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.67%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

+31%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

23.33%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-38%

Analysis Overview

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

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