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Purina Beyond Simply Indoor Wild-Caught Salmon

Purina Beyond Simply Indoor Wild-Caught Salmon
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: $0.14
Primary proteins
  • Salmon
  • Chicken Meal
  • Pea Protein
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Salmon, Pea Starch, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Canola Meal, Cassava Root Flour, Dried Egg Product, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Yeast, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, Whole Cranberries, Salt, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, 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)], L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product. C424319.

Overall Score

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73%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 55%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 69%
? 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 76%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 87%
? 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: 33%

Fat: 12.5%

Fiber: 6.5%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 36%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 37.5%

Fat: 14.2%

Fiber: 7.39%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 40.91%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 33.21%

Fat: 30.55%

Carb: 36.23%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Purina Beyond has never had a product recall
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
Cons
  • 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 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 Indoor Wild-Caught Salmon 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 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 third 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 fourth ingredient is Pea Protein. Pea protein is a good source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While the pea protein in pet food isn’t normally a primary protein source, it is easy to digest and it’s also a good source of fiber.

The fifth ingredient is Canola Meal. Canola meal comes from dried canola seeds that have been pulverized during the process of canola oil extraction. In pet food, canola meal serves as a source of plant-based protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Beyond Simply Indoor Wild-Caught Salmon, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$3.55

Market Price avg.

$4.82

% From the Avg

-26%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.24

Market Price avg.

$0.39

% From the Avg

-38%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.14

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-37%

Purina Beyond Simply Indoor Wild-Caught Salmon 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 Indoor Wild-Caught Salmon to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

37.5%

All Products avg.

38.78%

% From the Avg

-3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

14.2%

All Products avg.

16.69%

% From the Avg

-15%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

7.39%

All Products avg.

5.22%

% From the Avg

+42%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

40.91%

All Products avg.

37.99%

% From the Avg

+8%

Analysis Overview

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

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