ORIJEN Guardian 8 Free Run Chicken
- Chicken
- Salmon
- Turkey
- Chicken Liver
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: 40%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 28%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 31.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 35.81%
Fat: 39.13%
Carb: 25.06%
Our Review
- Low carbohydrate content
- To our knowledge, ORIJEN has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- 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 ORIJEN since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 ORIJEN has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of ORIJEN Guardian 8 Free Run 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 Salmon. Salmon is meat from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon might also refer to other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon is an excellent source of protein, and it is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
The third ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.
The fourth ingredient is Whole Herring.
The fifth ingredient is Whole Mackerel. Mackerel is a sea fish with a greenish-blue back. Whole Mackerel is rich in phosphorous, selenium and vitamins D and B12. Whole Mackerel improves the brain and immune systems functionality. This pet food ingredient also reduces inflammation and risks of developing diseases like diabetes.
When we analyzed the ingredients in ORIJEN Guardian 8 Free Run Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$7.02
Market Price avg.
$4.82
% From the Avg
+46%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.39
Market Price avg.
$0.39
% From the Avg
-0%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.23
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+1%
ORIJEN Guardian 8 Free Run Chicken 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 ORIJEN Guardian 8 Free Run Chicken to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
38.78%
% From the Avg
+15%
DM Fat
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
16.69%
% From the Avg
+20%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.22%
% From the Avg
-15%
DM Carb
Product info
31.11%
All Products avg.
37.99%
% From the Avg
-18%
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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