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Purina Beyond Simply Grain-Free Wild Caught Whitefish & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food

Purina Beyond Simply Grain-Free Wild Caught Whitefish & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.12
Primary proteins
  • Hake
  • Chicken Meal
  • Dried Egg Product
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients

Hake, Chicken Meal, Cassava Root Flour, Dried Egg Product, Pea Starch, Pea Protein, Dried Yeast, Canola Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Potassium Chloride, Sunflower Oil, L-lysine Monohydrochloride, Dl-methionine, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Bisulfate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product. E426320.

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 60%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%
? 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 81%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 92%
? 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: 35%

Fat: 14%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 35%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 39.77%

Fat: 15.91%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 39.77%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 33.65%

Fat: 32.69%

Carb: 33.65%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Purina Beyond has never had a product recall
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • Most customers have good experiences with this food
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 Purina Beyond since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Purina Beyond has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Purina Beyond Simply Grain-Free Wild Caught Whitefish & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Hake. Hake is meat from a mild-tasting white-fleshed fish that’s closely related to cod. In pet food, hake can be a good source of protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

The second 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 third ingredient is Cassava Root Flour. Cassava root flour is a dried, ground flour made with the root of the cassava plant. In pet food, cassava flour serves as a grain-free, gluten-free source of carbohydrates for energy while adding texture to the finished product.

The fourth ingredient is Dried Egg Product. Dried egg product can refer to dried or dehydrated egg white, yolk, or shells, or a combination of all three. The dried egg product found in pet food is a good source of healthy, easily digested protein.

The fifth 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Beyond Simply Grain-Free Wild Caught Whitefish & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$3.21

Market Price avg.

$4.82

% From the Avg

-33%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.20

Market Price avg.

$0.39

% From the Avg

-49%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.12

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-48%

Purina Beyond Simply Grain-Free Wild Caught Whitefish & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food is priced well 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 Purina Beyond Simply Grain-Free Wild Caught Whitefish & Egg Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

39.77%

All Products avg.

38.78%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

15.91%

All Products avg.

16.69%

% From the Avg

-5%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

5.22%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

39.77%

All Products avg.

37.99%

% From the Avg

+5%

Analysis Overview

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

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