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Solid Gold Wholesome Selects with Real Chicken

Solid Gold Wholesome Selects with Real Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Chesterfield, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $1.35
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Dried Egg Product
  • Duck

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient For Processing, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Duck, Pumpkin, Potato Starch, Pea Fiber, Spinach, Natural Flavor, Carrots, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Xanthan Gum, Cassia Gum, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid

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Overall Score

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72%

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 76%
? 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 71%
? 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 55%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 57%
? 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: 3.5%

Fiber: 2%

Moisture: 82%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 2.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 55.56%

Fat: 19.44%

Fiber: 11.11%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 13.89%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 47.62%

Fat: 40.48%

Carb: 11.9%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Cons
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews

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 Wholesome Selects with Real Chicken 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 Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.

The third 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 fourth ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.

The fifth ingredient is Dried Egg Product. Dried egg product can refer to dried or dehydrated egg white, yolk, or shells, or a combination of all three. The dried egg product found in pet food is a good source of healthy, easily digested protein.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Solid Gold Wholesome Selects with Real Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.63

Market Price avg.

$0.57

% From the Avg

+11%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$2.25

Market Price avg.

$2.38

% From the Avg

-5%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.35

Market Price avg.

$1.43

% From the Avg

-6%

Solid Gold Wholesome Selects with Real Chicken 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 Solid Gold Wholesome Selects with Real Chicken to the other 1882 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

55.56%

All Products avg.

53.3%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

19.44%

All Products avg.

17.51%

% From the Avg

+11%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

11.11%

All Products avg.

6.58%

% From the Avg

+69%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

13.89%

All Products avg.

13.97%

% From the Avg

-1%

Analysis Overview

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

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