PureVita Grain Free Salmon & Peas Dry Cat Food

Company info
Company HQ
Perham, MinnesotaParent company
KLN Family BrandsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Salmon
- Salmon Meal
- Pea Protein
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: 31%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 7%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 5.5%
Carb: 28.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 34.44%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 7.78%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 31.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 30.03%
Fat: 42.35%
Carb: 27.61%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, PureVita has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to PureVita since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 PureVita has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of PureVita Grain Free Salmon & Peas Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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 second ingredient is Salmon Meal. Salmon meal is ground flesh from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon meal might also include other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon meal can be a good source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.
The third ingredient is Pea Starch. Pea starch is a gluten-free starch that comes from ground peas. The pea starch in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, and is typically used as a thickener, filler, or gelling agent.
The fourth ingredient is Sunflower Oil. Sunflower oil is a type of culinary oil that is pressed from ripe sunflower seeds. In pet food, sunflower oil can be a good source of healthy fat, vitamin E, and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
The fifth ingredient is Mixed Tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols are a form of vitamin E. These antioxidants are used as a natural preservative. In pet food, mixed tocopherols help to prevent spoilage and oxidization.
When we analyzed the ingredients in PureVita Grain Free Salmon & Peas Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$5.15
Market Price avg.
$4.48
% From the Avg
+15%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.31
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
+14%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.19
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
+18%
PureVita Grain Free Salmon & Peas Dry Cat Food is priced above 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 PureVita Grain Free Salmon & Peas Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
34.44%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
-11%
DM Fat
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+19%
DM Fiber
Product info
7.78%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
+52%
DM Carb
Product info
31.67%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
-16%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s low in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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