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The Honest Kitchen Cat Food Review
Company HQ
San Diego, California
Parent company
The Honest Kitchen Inc.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dehydrated Cat Food, Wet Cat Food, Dry Cat Food
Ratings
64%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 72%
? 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 53%
? 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 64%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 59%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 59%
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Some recipes contain plant-based protein
Lower than average protein content
The brand has been previously recalled
Price is above market average
Brand Overview
The Honest Kitchen is a small company that offers 100 percent human grade food for pets. The product line includes wet and dry dog foods, wet and dry cat foods, and a variety of treats for cats and dogs. The Honest Kitchen offers unique flavors and recipes. Grain free options are available.
How Much Does The Honest Kitchen Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared The Honest Kitchen cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$14.28
$15.51
-8%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.64
$1.46
-56%
Price per day
$0.39
$0.88
-56%
The Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
The Honest Kitchen Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.58
$0.57
+2%
Price per 100 kcal
$2.26
$2.41
-6%
Price per day
$1.36
$1.44
-6%
The Honest Kitchen Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
The Honest Kitchen Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$7.79
$4.82
+62%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.44
$0.39
+11%
Price per day
$0.26
$0.24
+8%
The Honest Kitchen Dry Cat Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.
The Honest Kitchen Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared The Honest Kitchen cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Dehydrated Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
38.39%
42.46%
-10%
DM Fat
31.24%
26.05%
+20%
DM Fiber
2.61%
3.39%
-23%
DM Carb
27.76%
20.66%
+34%
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
51.45%
53.21%
-3%
DM Fat
25.05%
17.63%
+42%
DM Fiber
5.01%
6.56%
-24%
DM Carb
18.50%
14.04%
+32%
Dry Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
37.32%
38.63%
-3%
DM Fat
18.48%
16.64%
+11%
DM Fiber
4.35%
5.22%
-17%
DM Carb
39.86%
38.21%
+4%
All of The Honest Kitchen cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to The Honest Kitchen Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
The Honest Kitchen - Pet food products (02/21/2013) -+
The Honest Kitchen is owned by The Honest Kitchen Inc..
Where is The Honest Kitchen cat food made?
The Honest Kitchen is manufactured in the United States .
Is The Honest Kitchen AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of The Honest Kitchen recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has The Honest Kitchen cat food been recalled?
The Honest Kitchen has been recalled 1 times in the years 2013.
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Who owns The Honest Kitchen cat food?
