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Purina Pro Plan Vital Systems Sole Entree in Wet Cat Food Gravy

Purina Pro Plan Vital Systems Sole Entree in Wet Cat Food Gravy
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $1.54
Primary proteins
  • Sole
  • Meat By-Products
  • Chicken
  • Soy Protein Concentrate

Ingredients

Water, Sole, Wheat Gluten, Meat By-Products, Chicken, Liver, Corn Starch-Modified, Glycine, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Soy Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Vegetable Oil, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement]. A464822.

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Overall Score

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68%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 80%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 58%
? 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 48%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 89%
? 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: 10%

Fat: 2%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 80%

Ash: 3%

Carb: 3.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 50%

Fat: 10%

Fiber: 7.5%

Ash: 15%

Carb: 17.5%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 54.47%

Fat: 26.46%

Carb: 19.07%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Free of plant-based thickeners
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • 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 Vital Systems Sole Entree in Wet Cat Food Gravy begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Water. Water is added to pet food as a blending agent, or as a thinning agent. It is typically found in wet or moist foods rather than in dry kibble.

The second ingredient is Sole. Sole is meat from any type of sole flatfish. When added to pet food, sole can be an excellent source of protein, amino acids, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, phosphorus, and many other important nutrients to support your companion’s well-being.

The third 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.

The fourth ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.

The fifth 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Vital Systems Sole Entree in Wet Cat Food Gravy, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.62

Market Price avg.

$0.57

% From the Avg

+9%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$2.56

Market Price avg.

$2.37

% From the Avg

+8%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.54

Market Price avg.

$1.42

% From the Avg

+8%

Purina Pro Plan Vital Systems Sole Entree in Wet Cat Food Gravy is priced within the average market price for wet 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 Pro Plan Vital Systems Sole Entree in Wet Cat Food Gravy to the other 1884 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

53.31%

% From the Avg

-6%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

10%

All Products avg.

17.51%

% From the Avg

-43%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

7.5%

All Products avg.

6.57%

% From the Avg

+14%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

17.5%

All Products avg.

13.96%

% From the Avg

+25%

Analysis Overview

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

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