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Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Flaked Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Entree Canned Cat Food

Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Flaked Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Entree Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Kitten
Food Form Wet Kitten Food
Cost per day: $0.90
Primary proteins
  • Ocean Whitefish
  • Fish
  • Meat By-Products
  • Chicken

Ingredients

Water Sufficient for Processing, Ocean Whitefish, Fish, Liver, Wheat Gluten, Meat By-Products, Chicken, Tuna, Soy Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate, Artificial and Natural Flavors, Added Color, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Taurine, Carrageenan, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide.

Overall Score

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70%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 91%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 53%
? 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 74%
? 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 60%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 86%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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: 13%

Fat: 5%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 76.5%

Ash: 3.3%

Carb: 0.7%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 55.32%

Fat: 21.28%

Fiber: 6.38%

Ash: 14.04%

Carb: 2.98%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 50.3%

Fat: 46.99%

Carb: 2.71%

Our Review

Pros
  • Rich in protein
  • High moisture content
  • Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
Cons
  • Not a Calorie-dense recipe
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
  • Contains vaguely-named Meat products
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Purina Pro Plan since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Purina Pro Plan - Wet dog food (03/09/2016) -+
Date:03/09/2016
Company Name:Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:Wet dog food
Recall Reason:Inadequate vitamins and minerals
Purina Pro Plan - Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197 (07/14/2021) -+
Date:07/14/2021
Company Name:Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197
Recall Reason:Canned cat food may contain foreign black rubber material

Ingredient Review

Our review of Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Flaked Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Entree Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.

The second ingredient is Ocean Whitefish. Ocean Whitefish is a general term that refers to saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, ocean whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The third ingredient is Fish. Fish is a general term for meat from freshwater and saltwater fish. In pet food, fish serves as a source of protein. It can double as a source of other nutrients including omega essential fatty acids.

The fourth ingredient is Liver. Liver is a general name for a protein-rich organ meat from any animal. The liver in pet food can be a source of important minerals including zinc, copper, iron, and selenium, but depending on its source, can be of low quality.

The fifth ingredient is Wheat Gluten. Wheat gluten is a good source of digestible protein. In pet food, wheat gluten is used as a binding agent and texturizer as well as a protein source.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Flaked Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Entree Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.55

Market Price avg.

$0.5

% From the Avg

+10%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.50

Market Price avg.

$1.68

% From the Avg

-11%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.90

Market Price avg.

$1.01

% From the Avg

-11%

Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Flaked Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Entree Canned Cat Food is priced below the average market price for wet kitten food.

Nutritional Analysis

Because kittens are rapidly growing and developing, they have higher requirements for calories, protein, and other nutrients. Kitten foods have a higher caloric density to provide for the energy needs for growth. It’s recommended that kittens consume a kitten diet until they reach 1 year of age.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Flaked Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Entree Canned Cat Food to the other 63 wet kitten food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

55.32%

All Products avg.

50.77%

% From the Avg

+9%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

21.28%

All Products avg.

24.53%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.38%

All Products avg.

6.79%

% From the Avg

-6%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

2.98%

All Products avg.

10.56%

% From the Avg

-72%

Analysis Overview

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

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