Purina ONE True Instinct Natural Real Chicken Plus Vitamins & Minerals High Protein Grain-Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Soy Protein Isolate
- Soybean Meal
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: 35%
Fat: 14%
Fiber: 2%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 37%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 39.77%
Fat: 15.91%
Fiber: 2.27%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 42.05%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 33.02%
Fat: 32.08%
Carb: 34.91%
Our Review
- None
- Expensive
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Purina ONE since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 07/29/2011 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Nestle Purina PetCare Company |
| Product Description: | Dry Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 08/30/2013 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Nestle Purina PetCare Company |
| Product Description: | Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken and Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Purina ONE True Instinct Natural Real Chicken Plus Vitamins & Minerals High Protein Grain-Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
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 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 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 fifth ingredient is Soy Protein Isolate. Sometimes referred to as SPI, soy protein isolate is protein that has been extracted from soybeans. In pet food, soy protein isolate can be an inexpensive source of protein, however unless it is organic, it’s likely the product of genetic engineering.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina ONE True Instinct Natural Real Chicken Plus Vitamins & Minerals High Protein 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
$2.78
Market Price avg.
$4.42
% From the Avg
-37%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
-38%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.10
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
-36%
Purina ONE True Instinct Natural Real Chicken Plus Vitamins & Minerals High Protein Grain-Free 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 ONE True Instinct Natural Real Chicken Plus Vitamins & Minerals High Protein Grain-Free Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
39.77%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+2%
DM Fat
Product info
15.91%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
-5%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.27%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-56%
DM Carb
Product info
42.05%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
+11%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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