ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
- Deboned Chicken
- Deboned Turkey
- Eggs
- 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: 20%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 27%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 22.22%
Fiber: 3.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 30%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 34.61%
Fat: 42.03%
Carb: 23.36%
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 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
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
38.78%
% From the Avg
+15%
DM Fat
Product info
22.22%
All Products avg.
16.69%
% From the Avg
+33%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.33%
All Products avg.
5.22%
% From the Avg
-36%
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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