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Solid Gold Tropical Blendz with Salmon & Coconut Oil Pate Grain-Free Canned Cat Food

Solid Gold Tropical Blendz with Salmon & Coconut Oil Pate Grain-Free Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Chesterfield, Missouri
Parent company
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.87
Primary proteins
  • Salmon
  • Chicken
  • Tuna
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Water Sufficient For Processing, Salmon, Chicken, Tuna, Tapioca Starch, Dried Egg Product, Coconut Oil, Carrots, Pumpkin, Salt, Spinach, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Beta Carotene, Taurine, Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Glycine Complex, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K).

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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 71%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 73%
? 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 65%
? 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 72%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 68%
? 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: 4%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 3%

Carb: 4%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 45.45%

Fat: 18.18%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 13.64%

Carb: 18.18%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 42.17%

Fat: 40.96%

Carb: 16.87%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Solid Gold - Dog Food (05/08/2012) -+
Date: 05/08/2012
Company Name: Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc.
Product Description: Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potential for salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of Solid Gold Tropical Blendz with Salmon & Coconut Oil Pate Grain-Free 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 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 third 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 fourth ingredient is Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.

The fifth ingredient is Tapioca Starch. Tapioca starch comes from the cassava root. It is often used as a filler or binder, as well as a source of easily digested carbohydrates. Tapioca starch is typically added to grain-free and gluten-free pet foods.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Solid Gold Tropical Blendz with Salmon & Coconut Oil Pate Grain-Free 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.

$0.53

% From the Avg

+4%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.46

Market Price avg.

$2.15

% From the Avg

-32%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.87

Market Price avg.

$1.29

% From the Avg

-32%

Solid Gold Tropical Blendz with Salmon & Coconut Oil Pate Grain-Free Canned Cat Food is priced below 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 Solid Gold Tropical Blendz with Salmon & Coconut Oil Pate Grain-Free Canned Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

45.45%

All Products avg.

52.97%

% From the Avg

-14%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

18.18%

All Products avg.

17.71%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

6.38%

% From the Avg

-29%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

18.18%

All Products avg.

14%

% From the Avg

+30%

Analysis Overview

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

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