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SPORTMiX Gourmet Mix with Chicken

SPORTMiX Gourmet Mix with Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Evansville, Indiana
Parent company
Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.04
Primary proteins
  • Soybean Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Meat Meal
  • Menhaden Fish Meal

Ingredients

Ground Yellow Corn, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Meat Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Wheat, Natural Liver Flavors, Menhaden Fish Meal, Choline Chloride, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dl-Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Calcium Sulfate, Added Color (FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Blue #2), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement.

Overall Score

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58%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 47%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 56%
? 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 25%
? 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 95%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 63%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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: 30%

Fat: 10%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 46%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 33.33%

Fat: 11.11%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 51.11%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 29.91%

Fat: 24.22%

Carb: 45.87%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • 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 SPORTMiX since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Sportmix - Dog and Cat Food (12/30/2020) -+
Date: 12/30/2020
Company Name: Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Product Description: Dog and Cat Food
Recall Reason: Elevated levels of aflatoxin
Sportmix - Dog and Cat Pet Food (01/11/2021) -+
Date: 01/11/2021
Company Name: Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Product Description: Dog and Cat Pet Food
Recall Reason: Aflatoxin Levels Exceed Acceptable Levels
Sportmix - Dog and Cat Food (03/26/2021) -+
Date: 03/26/2021
Company Name: Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Product Description: Dog and Cat Food
Recall Reason: Potential Salmonella Contamination

Ingredient Review

Our review of SPORTMiX Gourmet Mix with Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Ground Yellow Corn. Ground yellow corn is made with cooked kernels from yellow corn species. In pet food, ground yellow corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

The second ingredient is Soybean Meal. Soybean meal is the pulverized, ground remnants of soybeans after soy oil has been extracted. In pet food, soybean meal serves as an inexpensive source of plant-based protein, along with some carbohydrates.

The third ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

The fourth ingredient is Meat Meal. Meat meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from animals that have been slaughtered for consumption. In pet food, meat meal can serve as a protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It might contain meat from several species and quality may be questionable.

The fifth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.

When we analyzed the ingredients in SPORTMiX Gourmet Mix with Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$1.1

Market Price avg.

$4.42

% From the Avg

-75%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.07

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-75%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.04

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-74%

SPORTMiX Gourmet Mix with Chicken 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 SPORTMiX Gourmet Mix with Chicken to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

33.33%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

-14%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

11.11%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

-34%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

51.11%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

+35%

Analysis Overview

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

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