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ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada ca-flag
Parent company
Champion Petfoods
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.22
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Chicken
  • Deboned Turkey
  • Eggs
  • Chicken Liver

Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Deboned Turkey, Eggs, flounder, Whole Atlantic Mackerel, Chicken Liver, Turkey Liver, Whole Atlantic Herring, Chicken Heart, Turkey Heart, Dehydrated Chicken, Dehydrated Turkey, Dehydrated Mackerel, Dehydrated Chicken Liver, Dehydrated Egg, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, Chicken Fat, Chicken Necks, Chicken Kidney, Whole Green Peas, Whole Green Lentils, Whole Navy Beans, Whole Chickpeas, Natural Chicken flavor, Alaskan Pollock Oil, Ground Chicken Bone, Lentil fiber, Choline Chloride, Whole Pumpkin, Whole Butternut Squash, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Kale, Spinach, Mustard Greens, Collard Greens, Turnip Greens, Whole Carrots, Apples, Pears, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Chicory Root, Turmeric, Sarsaparilla Root, Althea Root, Rosehips, Juniper Berries, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product.

Overall Score

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80%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 89%
? 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 56%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 90%
? 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 100%

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: 40%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 27%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 44.44%

Fat: 22.22%

Fiber: 3.33%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 30%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 34.61%

Fat: 42.03%

Carb: 23.36%

Our Review

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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 Original 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 Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.

The third ingredient is Eggs. In pet food, eggs serve as a source of high quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. The simple term “eggs” can refer to any part of the egg or any combination of egg parts.

The fourth ingredient is Whole Atlantic Mackerel. Wildly caught Atlantic Mackerel are packed with protein, phosphorous, niacin, vitamins D and B12, Whole Atlantic Mackerel in pet food promotes brain functions, boosts immunity, and reduces inflammation. It also supports healthy skin and a shiny coat.

The fifth ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.

When we analyzed the ingredients in ORIJEN Original 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

$6.67

Market Price avg.

$4.82

% From the Avg

+38%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.36

Market Price avg.

$0.39

% From the Avg

-7%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.22

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-6%

ORIJEN Original 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 ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

38.78%

% From the Avg

+15%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

22.22%

All Products avg.

16.69%

% From the Avg

+33%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.33%

All Products avg.

5.22%

% From the Avg

-36%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

30%

All Products avg.

37.99%

% From the Avg

-21%

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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